8 week half marathon training for beginners
Every summer, we release a training program based on a schedule from Runner’s World. It’s an 8 week program for beginner runners, running about 15k/week already. If that sounds like you, and you want to cross the half marathon off your bucket list this fall, then this is for you! Download it for free, and […]
Save the dates for RunWaterloo 2017
2016 has been a great year, and it isn’t over yet. But here’s the latest info that you need to start planning for 2017! Race Date Re-Fridgee-Eighter February 12 Laurier Loop March 19 Pancake Mile April 1 ENDURrace April 22 & 29 Baden Road Races May 13 In Running Colour May 27 Waterloo 10 KM […]
Harvest Half recap and results
What a fine morning for a run through Wellesley Township’s beautiful countryside. This fall half marathon is a fundraiser for the Kenyan Kids Foundation Canada. Congratulations to all runners of today’s half and quarter marathon events. Full results are available at results.runwaterloo.com. Free photos of this event will be posted to our Flickr page soon. […]
3rd Harvest Half pasta dinner for Kenyan Kids Foundation Canada a great success
Thanks to all who supported the Kenyan Kids Foundation Canada tonight at the pre-race pasta dinner before tomorrow’s Harvest Half! This is an important fundraiser for this charity, based in Wellesley, that does great work in the Cherengany region of Kenya. The night, hosted by Chair Blair McKay, featured a great meal, a silent auction […]
Lanni Marchant to speak at the Harvest Half pre-race dinner
We are thrilled to announce our guest speaker at the pre-race dinner for the 2016 Harvest Half (or Quarter) Marathon. From the Kenyan Kids Foundation Canada: “We are excited to announce that Lanni Marchant, the female Canadian record holder for the marathon, will be the guest speaker at our Harvest Half pre-race pasta dinner in […]
Harvest Half: 9 week training program
If you’re looking for a reason to run your first half marathon this fall, here it is! If the great food, gravel course, short drive, and great charity aren’t enough for you, this is a simple 9 week training program to help you get started. If you are currently running 15 kilometres in a week, you’re […]
Battle of Waterloo Update: September 2015
September is a big month for the Battle of Waterloo: BOWII has concluded and BOWIII starts next week! Background – Battle of Waterloo I The original concept was born out of the desire for a more complete racing experience. Like our multi-stage events (ENDURrace and ENDURrun), the three-part nature of BOW allows runners to stay […]
Battle of Waterloo II Update
With so much happening this summer, we almost (but not quite) forgot about the Battle! Here’s a quick recap of what’s been happening: After the first stage of Battle of Waterloo II, the Baden 7 Mile, the top three male contenders were separated by a slim margin of 48 seconds: Paul Braun 48:29 Ryan Bartja […]
New in RunWaterloo for 2015
2015 will be a big year for running in Waterloo Region! Here’s a quick summary of highlights for the year ahead. Battle of Waterloo is expanding After a fantastic first Battle of Waterloo in 2014, we have decided to continue the series in 2015 with two new competitions. Based on your feedback, we have two […]
Sometimes you learn more by NOT running the race
[Kim Spink is a local runner and guest contributor. If you want to share your running story, please let us know!] It came in the form of a tickle in my throat on the Wednesday night, followed by the coughing on Thursday, and the fever/chills on Friday. I couldn’t deny it – I was sick […]
