Last month I wrote about how much of a difference light shoes make. In summary, the study I referenced showed losing 100g/shoe will result in just under a 1% improvement in running economy (RE) as long as all other features remain equal. At...
It’s no secret that Waterloo Region is vastly growing into a popular place to live. We are seeing record high house sales and prices in Waterloo Region. “Reaching a new milestone in December, was the average price of a Detached home...
At the 2016 Re-Fridgee-Eighter, finish line spectators were in for a treat. Josh Bolton’s new record 8 mile time was not even the highlight! He had an even bigger surprise up his sleeve on that mild February day… We caught up with...
This issue of Running News covers race results, announcements and other stories from the end of 2016 and first month of 2017. End of 2016 #ACXC2016 The last major race of 2016 was the Canadian National Cross Country Championships, held in...
The only things hot about this winter are the hot chocolate and the housing market! When it is cold outside, many find it hard to get out and run, especially if you’re looking for daylight hours. What keeps you motivated and moving in the...
When race day comes around, it’s always nice to have little things that you can do to run faster without actually having to be more fit. I think for most of us, it’s logical that if our shoes are substantially lighter, we’re going to require less...
This month, Run Waterloo launched a brand new membership program for 2017. It’s a great way for runners to support their community, and it comes with a lot of benefits as well. I’m a member, and I also gave away two memberships this...
The holiday season is upon us, which means the sugar content in our diets will be on the rise. No complaints here; sugar is delicious! Plus, as runners, we can get away with eating a lot more than our non-running friends. When we run, as most...
Looks like winter has finally arrived! With a light sprinkling of snow and temperatures starting to drop, it is time to get your winter running gear out. At this time of the year, many people either take a break from running or spend more time on...
Our Regional Trail Tour continues, exploring the region’s favourite trails. The Sunday following each feature, Health and Performance will lead a run on the trail for anyone to join. Read more about the Regional Trail Tour. This week, H+P...
We all have our own reasons for running, from mental and physical health, to competition, to supporting causes that are close to our hearts. Some of us have overcome injuries and have many supporters that keep us going. This is Kristy’s...
This issue of Running News covers events and items from October and the first half of November. For those of us who have been running since our schooldays, fall means cross-country season. For those who didn’t join the sport until later in life...
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