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Dressing for Cold Weather Running:Conquering the Polar Vortex Don't let the cold weather hinder your exercise regime! Here are some key tips to keep in mind when dressing for polar vortex walking and running: LAYERS! Keeping your core and skin covered! For Your Head A balaclava, or combination of toque and Buff (or similar type of product), that can cover your nose and mouth. This keeps your skin safe from wind, keeping your skin warm but also warming the air as it comes into your lungs! For Your Hands A warm, wind blocking type of mitt - mitts keep your...

Founded on Christmas day in 1897 by Hamilton Herald Newspaper and cigar store owner “Billy” Carroll, the “Around the Bay” race is the oldest long distance road race in North America, predating the Boston Marathon by 3 years. The “ATB” (Around the Bay) is not a marathon, but was used to test the abilities of Canada’s finest long distance runners and boasts a tremendous history of athletic prowess. In the early 1900’s, Jack Caffery stunned Americans by following his ATB victory with a victory at the Boston Marathon, making him the first Canadian to win the prestigious race. Much to...

            Anyone that has taken up running knows that the hardest part is getting out the front door. When you make it past that step any runner could tell you, misery loves company. Having someone else counting on you to show up and share the load not only helps pass time faster, but has multiple training benefits as well. Running partners help to regulate one another’s pace by keeping it social and relaxed. Working hard and having someone to push you can increase the quality of workouts but partners are also great for slowing things down and keeping it relaxed....