My Beginner Running Story
[Running stories are a new feature of the RunWaterloo blog. This is the story of Jen’s first race!] Last Christmas, I started running as a gift to my husband James. He began running two years ago and loves it. He takes part in the Waterloo Running Series and has done 2 half-marathons. The last two […]
Like Father, Like Daughter
Like father, like daughter [This running story is from local father-daughter team John and Kailey Haddock, and their first time running the Father’s Day Waterloo 10 KM Classic!] As long as I can remember, dad was a runner. He ran during lunch hours, before work, after work, during my swim meets, soccer tournaments – the […]
A Running Story
[A new feature of running news – running stories. First one from Lloyd.] A running first, for me. In my 35 years of running, no one has ever passed me while I was out on a training run. Until today. I agree that it would be rare for this to happen. I run odd routes at […]
This Is Why I Run – Running Story by Jenn Kennedy
One would never have described me growing up as the ‘athletic type’. In fact, almost every sport I played on or team I tried out for, my attempts were unsuccessful. Although some would ask if I played basketball or was a runner, I would just giggle as I knew my co-ordination did not seem to […]
Running for the Sake of Running
You know those people who, upon telling them you’ve run a 5k, 8k, 10k, half marathon, or even full marathon race, respond with something along the lines of “I could never do that. I hate running” ? I used to be one of those people and sometimes, I still think I am. I have always been […]
Blog project
RunWaterloo has launched an exciting initiative to provide runners with more resources from local experts in KW Region. Topics range from running gear, nutrition and injury prevention. To celebrate the rich running community in KW region, we have a number of blogs that feature our runners – from your questions being answered to a local […]
From Zero to Ten: How a Local Group Tackled the Oktoberfest Run
Running Stories are a monthly feature of the RunWaterloo blog. If you’ve got a story, we want to hear it! This month is from Kristy Chambers, Personal Trainer and Owner of Personally Fit. “The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… these are the keys that will unlock […]
The Canoe
If you were at the Oktoberfest Run this weekend, you might have left with a question: What was with the canoe? With a little help from Mathew McCarthy of The Record, we were able to get to the bottom of the story! Neal Morris, part of the Engineers Without Borders team, pledged to portage a […]
Turkey Day Reflections
[Running Stories is a collection of the best running stories from around Waterloo Region. This month is from Trish Benoit.] As I sat back in my chair, I looked down the long table at 16 of my closest family members and friends. The table was laden with your typical Thanksgiving feast; a 20lb turkey, homemade […]
live.life.Large
[We collect the best Running Stories from around Waterloo Region here every month. This is from Deirdre Large. Feel free to send yours in!] I don’t think I could tell you the exact moment I finally felt like a runner. Most of us who run recreationally are always thinking, “When I’m first in my age […]