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April 11, 2013
The 20 Strictly Running Commandments
I saw this on Tumblr the other day, and was very impressed. It is on the Tumblr page of Geeky Girl Fitness. The link to the original post is here. She probably reblogged it from somewhere else originally. Don’t be a whiner. Nobody likes a whiner, not even other whiners. Don’t make running your life, make it part of your life. When doing group runs, start on time no matter who is missing. Don’t compare yourself to other runners. When stainding in the starting lines, remind yourself how fortunate you are to be there. The faster you are the[…continue reading]
March 19, 2013
ATB Preparation
With the famous Around The Bay 30k coming up this weekend, it’s a good time to start looking at what to expect. Here’s my recon report from last year, including a video of the challenging Valley Inn Road. There are also a lot of other great blogs I’ve read on how to prep for Around The Bay: Simcoe Fitness Seeker Kenny Yum’s ATB Race Strategy Post And below is my absolute favourite! The funniest part about this race is that it’s all true! Any legend, any story you’ve ever heard has some truth! I’m rather worried about[…continue reading]
February 21, 2013
Form Tip #4: Run With A Strong Core
Form Tip #4: Run With A Strong Core There is a common saying: “You can’t fire a cannon from a canoe.” This is not only an artillery tip, but also valuable for running. However, the difference is that you are firing your legs rather than cannonballs. You drive a lot of power with each run. However, if your core isn’t strong, you will have a hard time focusing this power. It would be like “firing a cannon from a canoe.” To maximize your running form, be sure to keep your core tight and stay comfortably upright. Remember the previous tip[…continue reading]
