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    • Winter Shoes for Manitoba Runners

      If you were both a sports fan and watched Saturday morning cartoons in what was apparently a very short slice of time in the rich year of 1991, you might remember having watched ProStars. No? The show, which according to Wikipedia aired for only 3 months but made a long-lasting impression on at least one…

      March 4, 2024
    • Winter Run on the Rat River

      Every year, nestled among the wrinkles between bald winter fields, southern Manitoba’s meandering rivers emerge as a network of ice- and snow-covered trails. In what has become an annual tradition, Gord and I took to the Rat River early on a Sunday morning in February as the full moon set in the west and sunrise…

      February 27, 2024
    • Sandilands Ski Trails

      This might be a farewell to a sad ski season, but every opportunity to ski these trails is a gift. The Sandilands trails were initially created and maintained by foresters in the region, but were handed over from the province to the care of the Sandilands Ski Club in 1992. Since then they’ve seen a…

      February 24, 2024
    • Epinette Trail

      Back in late October, inspired by an early snowfall, I called MB Parks to reserve the Jackfish Lake Cabin for an epic nordic skiing adventure. In the naivety of autumn I thought through the various obstacles we could face, including cold temperatures, physical conditioning, and supplies we’d neglect to pack. I never thought we’d be…

      February 19, 2024
    • Runner Romance

      The pitter patter of footsteps and heartbeats meet with these running-inspired Valentine’s Day ideas.

      February 11, 2024
    • Runner vs Puddle

      The puddle. Only one of many threats a runner faces while trying to keep their new kicks shiny and clean. Which method of attack do you prefer? PS: Honourable mention goes to the Beaudry Fall Classic class of 2019. You know who you are.

      February 5, 2024
    • Paper Doll Runner

      Can you successfully balance this runner’s need for warmth and breathability in any conditions? Test your skill! Layers and layers of fun for the whole family!

      January 28, 2024
    • Swix Army Ski Watch

      Congrats to the hardworking teams at Swix and Victorinox for this beautifully-crafted tool for nordic skiers. Truly everything you need to be perfectly prepared for anything. Garmin, hope you’re taking notes. Now if you’ll excuse me, I was just alerted the local trails have been freshly groomed.

      January 20, 2024
    • Dear Garmin

      My Garmin watch has joined me on all but a handful of my adventures for the past 6 years, faithfully recording my pace and distance, and charting a map of where I’ve been (oh, and also telling me the time). Here are a few feature idea that would help paint a more accurate picture of…

      January 14, 2024
    • Things That Count

      There’s a saying in the running world, “If it’s not on Strava, it didn’t happen.” While this is always a joke, I’ve noticed how it points at some truth in how it feels when an activity doesn’t get posted or acknowledged by an app or social media platform. I read this article by Maria Popova…

      January 7, 2024
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