When it comes to performance, there’s no doubt that nutrition plays a significant role. In the past, I’ve really focused on acute nutrition: what you can do directly before or during your run to be faster (i.e. here). An area I have neglected to...
Well, it’s safe to say that the hot summer days of running are here! With many big races on the horizon, including the Waterloo Classic, it’s important to make sure we do our best to prepare for the additional challenge heat provides. It’s a...
This issue of Running News looks at the status of Canada’s 2017 world championships team, championship road racing results, and a summary of the Breaking2 project. 2017 World Championships Team Updates Marathon Team Announced This...
Summer is finally (almost) here! Typically, we see a bit of a slow down in the housing market during the summer months which is no surprise with many traveling to cottages, hosting BBQs, landscaping and of course running more often. However, this...
As we celebrate the Waterloo 10KM Classic’s 40th anniversary, it’s easy to see how much running has changed since 1978. From technology in shoes, to the mass popularity of distances such as the half marathon, to what is considered...
I’ve written a few times (1, 2, 3, 4) before about how important it is to ingest carbs while racing a distance that takes over ~40-60mins to enhance performance. There still seems to be some resistance to doing this; some of it is fueled by...
Welcome to spring! This issue of Running News focuses on the Boston Marathon, but also covers other race results and top stories going back to March and February. Boston Marathon The Boston Marathon captures the attention of the running community...
The temperatures have soared in April, but the housing market was already sizzling this March! More buyers and limited inventory have had homes moving quickly and often over list price. Here are the averages: Days on the market: 14 (compared to...
After an off-season hiatus, Monthly Running News will return with an April column, which will cover the Boston Marathon results, among other news. Until then, here’s a primer on one of our favourite running events. The Field Local Athletes...
Last week I spent most of the week with a mild head cold. Nothing crazy, but enough to motivate me to review my old immunology notes yet again to relearn what I already know (it’s always fun picturing the T-cells destroying the bad stuff). Times...
Wow! Looks like the “spring market” started early in Waterloo Region this year. It is no secret that we are currently in a seller’s market – there are a lot more buyers than sellers which creates multiple offer situations on the...
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