Summer Trail Tour: Homer Watson Park Trails
This is the first in a multi-part trail series released each Tuesday, where we feature local trail running experts sharing their favourite trails in the area. The Sunday following each feature, a free group run will explore the trail, for anyone to join. Read more about how it works. This week, we have Valery Hobson leading off […]
The benefits of training in the heat
This is a topic I have written about in the past, but is something that all runners should have a good understanding of. With temperatures starting to rise, so do the questions of if it is beneficial to train in the heat, or if it should be avoided. Some runners argue that any challenge is […]
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 in good condition, consider donating […]
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 and Half Marathon. At dinner, someone enthusiastically asked, “Where […]
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 passed or loses to a female in a competitive event. […]
One reason you need to stop stretching
I am going to preface this article by saying I am not anti-stretching. If you know me, have seen me at a H+P practice, or have seen me as a patient, you will know that there are times where I recommend stretching. That being said, this whole idea of “stretching is good” – an idea […]
Ask our Editor: Planning Your 2014 Schedule and Holiday Eating
This is a monthly column that answers your burning running questions and provides running etiquette dos and don’ts. Submit yours to jessicakuepfer@gmail.com for January! I want to start planning my race schedule for 2014, but I don’t know where to start? What is the best way to plan races and stay motivated? – Mike It […]
Three Exercises to Help Decrease Foot Pain
Foot pain is all too common among runners, and there are a number of sources. One very common source of foot pain is the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a thick band of connective tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot. The stiffness of this fascia (among other things) helps to maintain the […]
