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30-Day Cross-Training Challenge That Will Seriously Boost Your Speed

May 1, 2020

Looking for a way to jump-start your training season? Here’s a fantastic way to strengthen up & speed up in the next 30 days!

“The unique program features exercises that are strategically sequenced, in which the first move functions as prep for the next, to increase effectiveness. This means you’ll

4 Reasons You May Need More Vitamin D Than You Think

April 23, 2020

It is helpful to know your levels in the summer and winter and adjust dosing accordingly for the following reasons.

Suppressed immunity
Increased risk of chronic disease
Heightened inflammation
Falls

Read on https://bit.ly/2RvLT7d and check back next week for more detailed info about the “sunshine vitamin”.

Have a great week!

Thousands Tuned In to This Runner’s Backyard Marathon Live on Facebook

April 17, 2020

Running a marathon is a mental battle as much as a physical battle at the best of times. Can you imagine running 42.2k in your yard? Check out this guy’s crazy endeavour on his modified marathon course!

“More than 400,000 people have now viewed Gareth Allen’s race in his backyard.”

Wishing you a peaceful Easter weekend

April 10, 2020

The Runner’s Guide to Vitamin D Benefits

April 7, 2020

More useful “sunshine vitamin” info as we head into the warm, sunny months ahead…

Vitamin D is important for so many reasons. It has been known to:

keep stress fractures at bay
increase your lean body mass
improve aerobic fitness
enhance muscle function overall
boost your immune system
play a

How to Learn to Love Solo Running

April 2, 2020

Another stressful week for us all.

Many of us love running for the solitary activity that it can be, but many dread the thought of running alone and struggle just getting out the door! This article offers some psychological tools to help you adjust to solo running during these challenging

Any avid treadmillers out there?

March 27, 2020

I love to run. Outdoors, that is. I just have a love-hate relationship with the treadmill. Is it just me?

It’s said that running on the treadmill is easier than running outdoors, for a variety of reasons. One reason is that the treadmill belt assists leg turnover, making it easier

The store is closing temporarily for the foreseeable future

March 24, 2020

We’re definitely living in extraordinary and unprecedented times right now with the recent outbreak of the coronavirus. While it is a confusing and surreal time, it is vitally important to follow the recommended health guidelines.

It’s essential that individually and collectively we each do our part to limit social interaction

How to Stretch Your Training If Your Goal Race Was Postponed Due to Coronavirus

March 18, 2020

Concerned and disappointed?

“Forget the plan—at least for a little while. With well-established base fitness, you can get yourself back to race-specific shape in a much shorter time period than the typical 20-week marathon training plan, says Meyer.”

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