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Winter Running Basics

Winter Running Basics from K2J Fitness

By Judy Andrew Piel

 Thinking of running outdoors this winter? Here is some basic advice to help you stay as warm and comfy as possible.

What to wear?

  • Layers, layers, layers…
  • Avoid cotton (it does not wick well and you will get damp and cold).
  • Polyester and high tech fabrics will keep you warmer.
  • The expensive stuff is great but you can also use stuff you already have.
  • The more expensive fabrics do wick better than the cheap stuff does.
  • Cycling or...

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Tips for Your First IM Event

Race day hints for your IM Triathlon

 

What to bring:

Completing a three stage race in unpredictable weather conditions can require the most remarkable amount of stuff. I highly recommend that you sit down a few days before the race, think about each stage and each transition and what will you need. If in doubt bring it.

Here is my list:

For the swim:

  • A Tri suit (one or two...

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Boston Tips

2012-04-16 08.33.25

I don’t consider myself an expert but after nine trips to Boston I have picked up a few tips along the way. If they are useful use them, if not ignore them.

PRE RACE

The expo is big. It can be hot and crowded. You really do need your card to pick up your number so do bring it with you. (If you have lost your card they will replace it but you need...

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Running Routes

Looking for a place to run around Barrhaven? Here are some suggested local runs.

Have a great route that’s not here? Send us the details and we will add it to the site.

The Water Truck loop (7.8K)

Gmap

Cambrium loop (8.7K)

Gmap

Hard to get lost (10K)

Greenbank to Fallowfield to Woodroffe to Strandherd and...

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Cycling Routes

Bike Routes from Barrhaven

Barrhaven to Richmond and back 30k

An out and back with the Richmond bakery at the turn around point. Very  little traffic on most of the route except the small section on Eagleson. Very  good baking too!

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