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Make Your Own Race Plan for Suffer on Centennial
After getting a lot of feedback on last week’s Top Secret Race Plan I realized – there’s a small group of people who have signed up for a crazy adventure on May 25, Suffer on Centennial 100km. Each of us are thinking ahead to race day on a daily basis, either with excitement or dread,…
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Paper Crafts for Spring Running
It’s spring! Almost. Some days. With weather conditions changing by the hour, runners face the daily struggles of how to dress, where to run, and where to step to avoid puddles and ice patches. Here are a few paper crafts you can use to test your planning skills and prepare yourself for whatever you’ll find…
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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…
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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…
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Runner Romance
The pitter patter of footsteps and heartbeats meet with these running-inspired Valentine’s Day ideas.
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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.
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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!
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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…
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Christmas Decorations for Runners
Easy to spot the runners in our neighbourhood this time of year… Merry Christmas!