The Gold Medal Game
Canada’s men’s hockey team is in the gold medal game, as we knew they would, right? Set your alarm … @HC_Men vs. Sweden for the #Olympic gold medal … Sunday, 7 a.m. ET/4 a.m. PT. See you there! #Sochi2014 — Hockey...
Battle of Waterloo starts this Sunday
The first-ever Battle of Waterloo starts this Sunday. This is an event that you’ll be hearing about all year. If you’re planning on running the Re-Fridgee-Eighter 8km this Sunday, don’t miss the chance to join in the fun and...
February Q & A: Getting Chicked and Racing in the Cold
I recently heard the term “getting chicked” at a race and I wanted to know what it means and if it is an acceptable term to use? A quick visit to the Urban Dictionary will tell you that “getting chicked” is when a male is...
‘THE BIG 3’ EXERCISES FOR YOUR CORE
‘THE BIG 3’ EXERCISES FOR YOUR CORE The ‘core’ is comprised of a number of muscles working together to achieve and maintain a stable spine. Having a solid core is extremely important for runners! A strong core and a core with great endurance...
Stretching doesn’t make you less sore
Last month, I wrote an article that took a look at how stretching makes us slower. There were some good follow up questions to that article. I think after reading it, most runners understand how stretching has a detrimental impact on running...
Your Personal Running Cheerleader – The Garmin FR220
I like to keep my running simple which means I tend to shy away from running technology. However, once in a while, a really amazing running gadget hits the market that just blows me away! The Garmin FR220 is just that that product. Not only is it...
ENDURrun Guest Entries
One of the hidden jewels of the Waterloo Running Series is the ENDURrun Guest Entry. Background: what is the ENDURrun? The ENDURrun is an 8 day, 7 stage, 160 KM race. The Ultimate competition has all of the elements to be the ultimate test of...
Almond Butter and Banana Granola
I don’t know about you, but I’ve never met a runner who doesn’t like cereal. While there are some good wholesome choices out on the grocery shelves, there’s also a lot of sugar-laden refined junk that isn’t going to do any favours for your health...
Early Registration Extravaganza
These are the top seven reasons to come into Runners’ Choice today: 1. It’s Saturday morning, you’ve crushed your long run in cold temperatures, and you’re feeling inspired! 2. Avoid the online transaction fee by paying by...
Running for Meg
Local runners had extra motivation to go for a run this weekend.
Winter Running Questions
At what temperature does it become socially inappropriate for runners to train in shorts? Probably one of my favourite questions yet. And not because it’s an obvious one. In most cultures, the moment that frost covers the ground, runners...
