Baden Hill Test
On Saturday, May 3, we tested the Baden Road Races 7 Mile course, including the Baden Hill. Here are the findings: Photos: The Hill – The Climb – The View – The Wow! – The Top – The Descent The full album can be...
Strap on a weighted vest to boost your running economy
Are you striving to become a faster runner? Maybe you should try strapping on a weighted vest when you warm up! Some new research is showing that by warming up with a weighted vest (similar to how a baseball player will swing a bat with a...
Support Your Girls!
Men – I am going to be talking to the ladies today. So here instead is a video of NHL highlights to entertain yourselves with. “You gotta support your girls!” This can be heard over and over again at the Fit Fests held regularly at...
2014 ENDURrace 8km
Recap The Economical ENDURrace is a Saturday evening 5km and 8km series in Wilmot Township. After the 5km leg on April 12, and an extra week of recovery due to a well-timed Easter, runners returned to Elmira on April 26 for the 8km conclusion of...
A Seasonal Post-Workout Meal: Spring Chicken Salad
As you’re already aware, nutrition can be one of your best secret weapons when it comes to helping your body to recover post-run. This month’s featured recipe is not only easy to make and incredibly delicious, but it contains...
Q & A: Recycling Shoes and Caring for Running Clothes
I have a huge collection of old running shoes. What is the best thing to do with them? You essentially have two options when it comes to old running shoes – you can either donate them or recycle them. For the shoes with a bit of life in them and...
How to Make Your Own Gels and A Special Announcement
[Editor’s note:] Run Waterloo has added a special new blog feature to continue to offer high quality information and to bring you into the conversation! This How-To feature is a series of running advice blog posts on running by runners, for...
How to be the best race spectator
Running How-Tos is a crowd-sourced collection of running tips and tricks, by runners, for runners. Do you have something to share? Submit yours here. Believe it or not, spectating is a significant element of the racing scene. Spectators can add...
How To Transition from the Treadmill to Outdoor Running
Running How-Tos is a crowd-sourced collection of running tips and tricks, by runners, for runners. Do you have something to share? Submit yours here. Well friends, we may just have seen the last of the seemingly never-ending winter that we have...
Maximize your two-week training
With Stage 1 of the Economical ENDURrace in the books, it’s time to recover and get ready to hammer Stage 2. Here are some sure-fire ways to maximize your training, and ensure you are ready to perform on April 26th! 1. Don’t over train. It will...
What Runners Need To Know About Stretching
It’s a common misconception that static stretching as part of your warm-up will help to prevent injury. Static stretching refers to taking the muscle into a lengthened position and holding it for around 30 seconds to increase flexibility and...
2014 ENDURrace 5km
Recap Now that we have thawed out from the winter weather, it was a great day for a 5k. Overheard in the crowd after the race: “I wish I trained more this winter!” Times from the day might reflect that. Fundraising totals will be...
