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High-Intensity Exercise or Endurance? For the Most Health Benefits, Do Both

June 11, 2021

In this study a team of German researchers adds to recent evidence that one exercise intensity is not superior to another, and there are good reasons to do both for overall health benefits.

“The meta-analysis found HIIE was more effective for improving both aerobic fitness and cardiovascular health. For long-term

Strains, sprains & injuries — UGH

June 4, 2021

When you’re active in sports strains, sprains and injuries are inevitable, a by-product in fact!

Have you ever just started out on a run and two minutes in you’re stopped in your tracks by a searing pain ripping across your lower back? Well trust me, it can happen in the

Runners old & worn out?

May 28, 2021

Drop by Peach City Runners for a fitting and to take a pair out for a test run!

At Peach City Runners, we understand the importance of a properly fitting shoe. Whatever type of runner or whatever your shoe type: stability, motion control, cushioning, lightweight trainer, or trail, we can

Calgary ultra-marathoner runs 1,000 km in 10 days

May 20, 2021

Another amazing running feat…

A 50-year-old Calgary man, Varden Morris, is proving that he’s still in the best shape of his life after becoming the first in the world to finish a 1,033-kilometre virtual race — 1,000 kilometres in 10 days to win Great Virtual Run Across Tennessee (GVRAT).

Morris

How to Stop a Black Toenail From Ruining Your Runs

May 14, 2021

“The most common culprit for black toenails is repetitive trauma, which can result from running or from wearing any type of ill-fitting footwear.”

Summer’s on the way and we’re heading into long run season. Running in the beautiful sunny temperatures lifts the spirits and encourages us to increase our mileage.

How to Deal with Prerace Anxiety

May 6, 2021

Stay calm and confident when your mind is filled with nerves.

This article outlines some key pre-race advice about dealing with anxiety, panic and pre-race nerves. Here are some don’ts…click the link to read on for the corresponding do’s!

Don’t: Unleash the crazy on others.
Don’t: Spend your

Why You Should Almost Always Avoid a DNF

April 30, 2021

It’s been a very long year, but we’re beginning to hear murmurings that many marathons will be making comebacks later this year. For many of us it’s been a dream for the past year+ to toe the line again, since all the cancellations due to COVID abruptly interfered with our

Ahh, Spring!

April 23, 2021

Have You Been Running Hilly Races All Wrong?

April 16, 2021

Hill running is one of those tools in the training toolbox that we’ve always been told will make us stronger, faster runners. From improving leg strength, building muscle mass and power, to boosting speed, developing your cardiovascular system, and quickening your stride, the benefits of hill running are endless!

In

Gu Is Developing a ‘Cooling’ Menthol Gel

April 9, 2021

If you’ve engaged in long-distance sports you’ve likely tried a sports gel or two and know that gels are a convenient source of energy to prevent running out of fuel during endurance training. But did you know that there’s growing evidence for the performance-enhancing benefits of various tastes?? Hmmm –

High-Intensity Exercise or Endurance? For the Most Health Benefits, Do Both

Strains, sprains & injuries — UGH

Runners old & worn out?

Calgary ultra-marathoner runs 1,000 km in 10 days

How to Stop a Black Toenail From Ruining Your Runs

“The most common culprit for black toenails is repetitive trauma, which can result from running or from wearing any type of ill-fitting footwear.”

How to Deal with Prerace Anxiety

Why You Should Almost Always Avoid a DNF

Ahh, Spring!

Have You Been Running Hilly Races All Wrong?

Gu Is Developing a ‘Cooling’ Menthol Gel

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