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Six health benefits of running

March 24, 2023

Have you been inactive for awhile and thinking about running to improve your fitness levels? Or maybe you’ve considered running in the past, but for whatever reason, just haven’t been feeling all that motivated.

Read on to discover how running can significantly improve both your physical fitness and mental health

Winter Sale

February 28, 2023

We are having a winter sale, in hopes that spring will arrive sooner!

30% off winter pants and shirts
40% off toques, gloves and scarves
20% off Louis Garneau snowshoes

Family Day with NPNC and ROC

February 15, 2023

Thanks to Nordiq Canada and the Rainbow Outdoor Collective, Nickel Plate is offering free skiing, rentals, lessons and transportation over the Family Day long weekend. ROC was formed this year to celebrate diversity and inclusion in the sport of Nordic skiing.

Rentals and passes available all weekend
Limited lessons available

Anyone interested in learning how to run?

January 13, 2023

The In-Person Spring RunWalk Program is open for registration. The program will begin between Jan. 28 to Feb. 3rd with clinics across BC. With the new website comes a significant change to registering and program delivery. Enroll today at website below.
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https://sportmedbc.com/programs/runwalk10k/

New Year’s Resolutions

January 3, 2023

Get new runners. (We have some on sale!)
Get off the couch. (Easier said than done.)
Go running.
(You know you want to.)
(The longer distances = more cupcakes, pizza, cookies!)
Repeat (Don’t forget rest days.)
Overtake!
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Happy Holidays

December 17, 2022

Need Christmas gift ideas?

December 6, 2022

The Christmas shopping season is suddenly upon us!

To give the gift of running & adventure this year drop by Peach City Runners for a ton of great gift ideas. There’s something for all those special runners, walkers and triathletes on your list this holiday season.

If you want to

3 Essential Workouts to Lose Weight

November 25, 2022

Is weight loss a goal for you this winter? This article outlines three main types of exercise that can help:

Cardiovascular Exercise
Strength Training
Stretching or Flexibility

Learn more about how these types of activities combined make a complete program https://www.verywellfit.com/types-of-exercise-for-weight-loss-3495992

Why are strong abdominals important for running?

November 18, 2022

This week’s article outlines why stronger abdominals are important for running and how they will give you the ability to run faster for longer periods of time. Areas covered include: