Back-to-back Races
Racing back-to-back days is a growing trend in running. How it affects performance is based on a lot of individual factors, but it sure makes for an interesting weekend! Some tips we’ve collected from experienced runners: –...
The Bell is here!
The bell is here! Here are the updates for the 7-miler at the Baden Road Races on May 10: The Bell As we promised, the bell we ordered is in and it will be at the top of the Baden Hill on May 10. It’s something just for fun, for those lucky...
Why your antioxidant supplements might be making you slower
Some popular buzzwords in the world of nutrition in athletics include “antioxidants” and “decreasing inflammation.” These words sound like good things, don’t they? Well, they might be at times, but in just as many other scenarios, they are...
A speedy recovery meal: Curried Egg Salad
You’ve probably heard plenty about the health benefits of eggs, and as a runner there are so many reasons to incorporate them into your diet. Whole eggs are a fantastic source of complete protein, and in a form that is easily absorbed by your...
Questions and Answers on Sleeping and Racing
It’s been such a cold winter and I haven’t had enough time to train as I would have liked. I am registered for a big race in a couple weeks. Should I run it? It HAS been a chilly winter to say the least, which has some runners opting...
New York City Half Marathon 2014
Sunday, March 16 is the 2014 New York City Half Marathon. Watch it live here. Keeping track of elites is a favourite past-time of runners of all kinds. We’re spoiled in Waterloo Region, with many elite Canadian track and distance runners...
Introducing the Baden Road Races Sponsors
As you know, the New Hamburg Classic Road Races ran for the final time in May of 2013. As such a valuable institution in Waterloo Region, we at RunWaterloo wanted to find a way to keep the tradition alive in Wilmot Township for years to come, and...
The 22 From Waterloo
This is Part 1 of the story. Click here for the post-race conclusion! The plan to run in Ottawa on May 25, 2014 was conceived on May 19, 2013 at The Chocolate Bar in Cleveland, mere hours after crossing the finish line of the Cleveland Marathon...
Toning shoes – Do They Work?
To become a better, faster, fitter athlete, there are some sure-fire ways to succeed. Generally speaking, if you run more, mix in more intensity, do some strength work and maintain consistency, you will improve very predictably. The one...
Progress is Measured in Small Steps
Imagine this – you have a big race to train for, you want a PB time and you are going to give it your all. How would you train for this race? Would it involve running over 200 kilometres a week? Probably not. But that is exactly what Steve Thomas...
A breakfast to run faster for: Chocolate Banana Protein Waffles
Most days, I don’t think too much about food while I’m out on my morning run. This is especially true this month, where my attention is usually directed at watching the winter Olympics while I get my treadmill miles in at the gym...
Battle of Waterloo – Leg 1
The field is determined and the first leg is complete. The Re-Fridgee-Eighter” marked leg 1 of the inaugural Battle of Waterloo! This was the leg that kept you in shape over the brutally cold winter and tested your form on a great winter...
