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Conquering the Polar Vortex
Posted on: Jan 31
Filed under any fitness level, Fit experts, how to dress for winter running, more active lifestyle, polar vortex, Proper clothing and footwear, Running, The Running Factory, Windsor, Windsr-Essex County, winter running, Winter training

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...

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Around The Bay 30k Clinic “Older Than Boston”
Posted on: Nov 06
Filed under 30 km Road Race, any fitness level, Around the Bay, go the distance, Hamilton, heart rate training, more active lifestyle, motivation, older than boston, race, Recreation, Running, The Running Factory, Train for a marathon

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...

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City of Windsor Social Running Groups
Posted on: Jul 20
Filed under any fitness level, Learn To Run, more active lifestyle, motivation, new or beginner runner, Proper clothing and footwear, The Running Factory, Windsor

            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....

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5480 Wyandotte St. E.
Windsor, ON, N8S 1L9
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4115 Walker Rd.
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