Blog - Tag: Running

Taking the Gym “To Go”

The development of fitness apps for mobile devices is essentially turning smartphones into pop-up gyms that include the personal trainer, minus the heavy price tag. Variety is abundant and their convenience makes them a viable tool when getting to the gym just isn’t possible. So why not browse through the available apps and see if you can find your own pocket personal trainer. A couple of current...Read more

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Guide Running

by Josh Karanja, SIRC Guide Runner for Jason Dunkerley Winner, Ottawa Half Marathon 2013 The beauty of sport is that when given the opportunity, any person can participate. For athletes who are visually impaired, this is no different as these athletes are able to compete and participate in many different sports. In some sports such as alpine skiing , cross country skiing , tandem cycling and...Read more

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Exercise and bone health

It is well known that regular exercise is excellent for your heart, health and well-being. There is also plenty of evidence that proves that regular exercise is essential in warding off various health-related issues; what's not as well known is that people who perform non-weight bearing exercises such as cycling or swimming as their sole method of exercise could be putting themselves at risk for...Read more

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High Tech Exercise

With today's technology, there are many ways to measure the physical work you do, whether it be sports, workouts or your daily footsteps. Measuring your activity, regardless of what you're doing, delivers instant feedback that can keep you accountable to your fitness goals . Don't be intimidated by some of the high-tech equipment that's available, even basic, easily collected data can be very...Read more

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Running with the Pack

Running alone certainly has its perks - having quiet time to unplug is a big one. But if you want to improve as a runner, one of the best ways to do it is to run with a group. Group runners tend to run more frequently, as encouragement from friends can overcome the urge to back out of a workout. Some friendly competition along with a supportive environment encourages you not only to show up, but...Read more

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Coaching Running - SIRC Newsletter

The signs of spring are in the air and the number of people running outside and enjoying the wonderful weather is increasing. Warm weather marks the beginning of race season and running clubs, track clubs, university teams, and high school teams are all starting to get back into their rigorous training schedules. For running coaches this is the perfect time to review their plan and athletes for...Read more

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No shoes, no problem?

In 1960, Abebe Bikila ran an Olympic marathon in record time ... shoeless (2:15:16). He did not do it for the freedom of barefoot running but rather could not get a pair proper fitting shoes. There are many arguments being made from both sides of shoes versus barefoot/minimalist debate. While there have been claims that running shoes are causing more injuries, this has not been proven. And on the...Read more

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Can Deception Improve Athletic Performance?

When we're trying to climb a particularly steep hill, or run those last few kilometers in the marathon, we often try to trick our minds into ignoring any possible aches and pains or believing that those distances are shorter than they seem. If we use it in the context of making an effort seem easier, is it possible to use deception to make performance better? According to an interesting res earch...Read more

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Draft: The Master of the Masters

From the day we are born, we are getting older. Fom the beginning of our time on this planet, we first get stronger and develop energy systems for the body to function at its most efficient, and then at some point, without a fight, it starts to reverse itself. Aging in humans is a process characterized by a whole host of changes in all bodily systems that ultimately result in a decreased capacity...Read more

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Is There An App For That?

Well, there sure is! It doesn’t matter what information you need access to, or what activity you want to track, there must be an App(lication) for that. And if you own an iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, iPod Touch, Android or Mac, you are already probably a convert to the App world. We are now able to do things that were thought impossible even a decade ago. But believe it or not many people have yet...Read more

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