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Author: Paul Radcliffe
April 10, 2015
Around The Bay Relay Race Report
This report is a little late, especially considering that Kenny, Emma, Nicole, Robin and Patty seemed to publish their race reports within minutes of the race! But better late than never! I wasn’t sure I was going to write a report on this race since it was “only” 15km, but running the Around The Bay relay was such a new and unique experience that I thought I had to share it. I’ve run Around The Bay four times before. It’s definitely an iconic and challenging race and it seems that the “who’s-who” of Ontario distance running comes out to this[…continue reading]
April 2, 2015
March Review
Did any of you enjoy my little April Fool’s Day joke from yesterday? I hope nobody actually took that seriously. There were a lot of good April Fools things going around, but the Mississauga Marathon had one of my favourites mocking the “obstacle race” genre: “In 2016 the Mississauga Marathon will launch its Urban Obstacle Race Series and the first event is truly ridiculous All participants run in linear fashion, onto oncoming ladder stations. Teams will have to help one another climb onto Square One Shopping Mall and traverse the roofs of sponsoring retailers while avoiding pit falls and mall security. Once[…continue reading]
April 1, 2015
Run Backwards to Reverse the Effects of Running
It’s crunch time for those training for the spring marathon season, so any and all tips to help get you through these last tough weeks. Today I’m going to talk to you about a new form of running that will magically help you reverse the negative effects of running long distance! The secret is RUNNING BACKWARDS! Backwards running, or “retro running” has long been known as a good form of cross-training. This alternative form of running helps strengthen stabilizing muscles by exposing them to unexpected motions. But wait, there’s more! Dr. Jim Bean, a contemporary of Dr. Jack Daniels, takes[…continue reading]
