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- Sun Nov 25, 2018 12:41 pm
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: New to running!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8859
Re: New to running!
my fave for winter running https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5017-316/MICROspikes-Traction-Device A nice running down front vest is helpful, I got one on sale last year from Eddie Bauer, then you can layer the long sleeves underneath that. I think in Calgary in the winter you might want a balaclava at t...
- Sun Nov 11, 2018 6:57 pm
- Forum: Gearing Up
- Topic: Trail shoe replacement suggestions
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7201
Re: Trail shoe replacement suggestions
Thanks NIcholas! I have been eyeing pair of sauconys on thelasthunt site.. goretex and $84.. I had a look at mec a few months ago, should go back now that I'm looking more at shoes than camping stuff. :) and typically, it is rooty, not lots of verticals (I'm anti-hill haha) but certainly uneven terr...
- Mon Oct 29, 2018 10:04 pm
- Forum: Gearing Up
- Topic: Trail shoe replacement suggestions
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7201
Re: Trail shoe replacement suggestions
Thanks for your thoughts! I might be the same since the only shoes I bought for "trail running" actually didn't seem to work well. We do have a running store in town (guelph) but they don't have great trail shoe options, more road shoes. I'll keep looking though!
- Mon Oct 22, 2018 8:49 pm
- Forum: Gearing Up
- Topic: Trail shoe replacement suggestions
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7201
Trail shoe replacement suggestions
Hi everyone! Past few years I've been running trails in Merrell Siren trail light hiking shoes. Doesn't make a lot of sense oerhaps, but they seemed to work well, and they had sticky soles that were nicely grippy (vibram soles). They were perhaps a tad narrow as they split eventually at the ball of ...
- Tue Apr 17, 2012 12:52 pm
- Forum: Ultras and Trail Running
- Topic: Spartan Race!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2680
Re: Spartan Race!
Wow - I thought the tough mudder looked intense but the video on the page for this makes it look harder (although I guess it's a shorter race). Ottawa is sold out, anyone running Toronto or Montreal?
- Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:23 pm
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Free Trail Running Canada e-mag
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2196
- Mon Sep 19, 2011 1:35 pm
- Forum: Gearing Up
- Topic: Asics and Mizuno
- Replies: 55
- Views: 25608
Re: Asics and Mizuno
anyone know if there is a difference between width D and width B in mizunos? i would imagine that D is actually wider.. i'm looking at getting either the cabrakan 2 http://www.holabirdsports.com/m/Shoes-Women/Trail-Running-Shoes_Women/Mizuno/p1/Mizuno-Wave-Cabrakan-2-Lady/044545.htm" onclick="window...
- Sun Feb 13, 2011 10:20 am
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Feet and Fuel: Training and Nutrition Techniques From Canada
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1299
Re: Feet and Fuel: Training and Nutrition Techniques From Canada
Hurray for a Guelph event!
- Tue Feb 08, 2011 10:17 am
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Warrior Dash - Looks like a Blast!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4723
Re: Warrior Dash - Looks like a Blast!
I'm hoping to do this with a group of a few friends. It looks like so much fun, and for me is a feasible distance also. I did the mudrun last year and had a great time, even though the route got messed up somehow. Only downside is that weekends in July are competitive.. with all the different things...
- Tue Feb 01, 2011 3:47 pm
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Toronto Storm Tuesday
- Replies: 46
- Views: 6514
Re: Toronto Storm Tuesday
gym today for some mini strength class at lunch.. it was kind of boring, but i am already having muscle soreness kick in (although, realistically it's probably from yesterday when i decided to try ab ripper x). i am thinking of trying a boxercise class tonight, we'll see what my legs think about tha...
- Thu Jan 27, 2011 10:14 am
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Snowshoeing
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3824
Re: Snowshoeing
pts where are you renting from? mec?
- Tue Dec 28, 2010 6:23 pm
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Confusing Tuesday
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4037
Re: Confusing Tuesday
Great trail run today with the exception of my trax breaking ( a wire coil popped off of one of them) and me falling like a doofus. Luckily no one saw
- Fri Dec 03, 2010 10:59 pm
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Run with new friend FRIDAY
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3869
Re: Run with new friend FRIDAY
so i went running on the trail a bit later today, it was getting rather dark amidst the cedars. i started thinking to myself, wondering what time packs of coyotes start to become active. then i kept hearing the jingle of a zipper tag on my vest and thinking it was a dog tag on a collar; but of cours...
- Thu Dec 02, 2010 10:19 am
- Forum: Gearing Up
- Topic: Mizuno Ascends trail shoes
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2387
Re: Mizuno Ascends trail shoes
this is so helpful right now as I think I will finally need to get some trail shoes. Are any of these Mizuno ones ok for pronators? I currently have Mizunos and love them, although I can't remember what model they are right at this moment..
- Fri Aug 27, 2010 8:23 am
- Forum: Injuries and Recovery
- Topic: Priformis syndrome
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4778
Re: Priformis syndrome
just a second vote for pigeon pose from yoga.. there are a few seated postures also that are helpful for stretching this area, although i can't remember their names and my description would be laughable.. so i recommend a good yoga google search.
- Thu Jun 03, 2010 9:25 am
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Raining Thursday
- Replies: 56
- Views: 5146
Re: Raining Thursday
i may regret this, but i'm driving into town and going for a trail run.. belly full o' coffee included. hopefully i can outpace the mosquitoes.. it's a bit muggy out there!
- Sun Mar 21, 2010 10:30 am
- Forum: The Scenic Route
- Topic: Hot running (newish) Momma's thread...
- Replies: 5154
- Views: 810108
Re: Hot running (newish) Momma's thread...
i'm only popping my head in because when i read the title of the thread my initial thought was "hot running" as in "hot yoga" and i thought this was a new crazy regime or something! and pts, you can always book a run date with me.! as long as we find a trail or path somewhere, i'...
- Wed Mar 17, 2010 11:48 am
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Woke Up Early Wednesday
- Replies: 64
- Views: 5172
Re: Woke Up Early Wednesday
lovely jaunt through orangeville at lunch.. i couldn't force myself to the gym with the promise of +15 degrees outside! i really wish this particular town had some more trails, however. i hate hate hate sidewalk/street running. the day started off questionably as i could not sleep from about 3:30 am...
- Tue Mar 16, 2010 8:42 pm
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Tuesday Test Day
- Replies: 67
- Views: 5616
Re: Tuesday Test Day
Size5 wrote:7.5 miles which made me moderately happy. I think I need new shoes, that or a pedicure but maybe both
Both sound good to me!
- Tue Mar 16, 2010 4:43 pm
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Tuesday Test Day
- Replies: 67
- Views: 5616
Re: Tuesday Test Day
awesome dinner time run in the sun around work. no trails around here unfortunately but there were some pretty old victorian houses to run by. lovely!
- Mon Mar 15, 2010 9:01 pm
- Forum: Gearing Up
- Topic: Lululemon for Running
- Replies: 512
- Views: 73057
Re: Lululemon for Running
what are compression socks for??
- Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:05 pm
- Forum: Gearing Up
- Topic: Lululemon for Running
- Replies: 512
- Views: 73057
Re: Lululemon for Running
I picked up the Run: Team Spirit Long sleeve top the other day. I am so in love with it!!!! Haven't run in it yet but I love it!! So silky smooth, has a larger neckline (to allow the heat to escape) and has that thumb hole that I love. :) Did you get the yellow one? there is one on the website i th...
- Thu Mar 11, 2010 11:52 am
- Forum: Gearing Up
- Topic: running/sport shirts for long torsos
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1802
Re: running/sport shirts for long torsos
hey thanks for the opinion. i found a nike shirt yesterday at winners that was a bit longer.. we'll see what happens after i wash it. i like the lulu shirts a lot but they're just so much money.
- Thu Mar 11, 2010 11:49 am
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Another grey THURSDAY
- Replies: 61
- Views: 5826
Re: Another grey THURSDAY
lovely if somewhat disjointed run this morning down by the river in guelph.. it was a bit too mucky yet (perhaps i was too optimistic in my hopes that the trail would be tolerably dry). had a few stops and starts as hasan the dog and i attempted to negotiate the obstacle presented by a woman with a ...
- Wed Mar 10, 2010 8:18 pm
- Forum: Gearing Up
- Topic: running/sport shirts for long torsos
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1802
running/sport shirts for long torsos
Any suggestions on brands or shirts for people with longish torsos? I have a hard time finding workout or running wear that is long enough for me.. and I don't think I'm freakishly out of proportion. I am happy with a lulu runtech tank during the summer but long sleeved and short sleeved coolmax typ...