Anatomy The Achilles tendon is a shared tendon of 3 muscles: gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantaris. These muscles originate in the calf and the Achilles tendon inserts on to our heel bone, the calcaneous. Together, these three muscles help us...
RunWaterloo is thrilled to announce a new partnership with longstanding Waterloo Region company MTD for the Oktoberfest Run! MTD, a worldwide leader in outdoor power equipment, is the presenting sponsor for the 18th Annual Oktoberfest Run...
The ENDURrun is so much more than an annual running event, held in August in Waterloo Region. Here’s a primer on what to expect for the week. History The ENDURrun was born out of the love of running and the idea for a running event like the...
Picture this: You beat yourself up with a massive interval session yesterday, your legs are thrashed, stairs seem like an impossible feat, you wake up with a deep insatiable hunger, and your energy levels are low. What is it time for? One of...
Between your workouts, school or work, social life, and all of your other daily commitments, it can be hard to find time to prepare healthy meals that satisfy hunger and boost your running performance. Having said that, dedicating a couple of...
The Harvest Half Marathon is a fundraiser for the Kenyan Kids Foundation Canada, which supports sustainable development in Kenya’s Cherangany Region. Here is an update on KKFC activities. Background Links: – Harvest Half Marathon...
We are only months away from the fall racing season. If the half marathon is on your bucket list, here’s a tool to help you get there! This is a simple schedule for first time half marathoners. For beginners who can run 15 kilometres in a...
The first EXTREME Dirty Dash went off today, and we know you got MUDDY! The event is an extension of the Dirty Dash brand, designed to be a more difficult challenge for teams. Based on your feedback, we delivered! The evidence is in the photos...
Running is a funny thing. Often times our desire to lace-up is inversely correlated with how much running we are actually able to do. When we’re feeling great, sometimes finding the motivation to train can be difficult. On the other hand, when...
The fifth annual Dirty Dash was an unqualified success. We had a great turnout, and everyone had a terrific time in support of a wonderful cause, raising over $2,500 for Special Olympics KW. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the event!...
Race season is in full swing and we have a constant flow of runners coming into the Runners Choice store to share their racing success stories as well as a few horror stories! I hear a lot about runners’ experiences at races and it is one of my...
Canada’s new anti-spam legislation (CASL) comes into effect on July 1, 2014. Your email inbox has been flooded with CASL-related emails this past week. Why didn’t you receive one from RunWaterloo? Simply put, if you’re on our...
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