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Guest blog: Doing more with less (part 2) by Andy Magness @ENDracing

Guest blog: Doing more with less (part 2) by Andy Magness @ENDracing

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Note – I’m writing this for ambitious recreational athletes – guys and girls like me who love racing and pushing themselves. I’m not advocating that anyone changes what they are doing or adopts my ideas. i’m simply articulating… Read More

Getting into the running groove again…

Getting into the running groove again…

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I’m really enjoying running these days. It’s quite different than my “racing” days as I run mostly for fun now. And now it’s mostly with friends, as it’s a great way to catch up and get sweaty at… Read More

Half the work is simply showing up!

Half the work is simply showing up!

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Do you want to do something? Best way to start? Simply show up. Everything I’ve accomplished has started with one small step. Ironman, starting a business, etc. Like they say, Rome was built in a day. But one… Read More

Playing Santa. In September!

Playing Santa. In September!

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Hey folks, I hope you’re enjoying picture perfect running weather these days, even if the mornings are a tad chilly. I’m doing another little contest, this time for the chance to win an entry to the world-famous Fall Colours races . There… Read More

Guest blog: Doing more with less: An alternative approach to training (for everything) for the ambitious amateur by Andy Magness

Guest blog: Doing more with less: An alternative approach to training (for everything) for the ambitious amateur by Andy Magness

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There is a bit of a reliance on the ‘trickle down’ wisdom in training programs these days, particularly for those aimed towards people with ambitions of longer events. The routines of top athletes are tweaked, shortened or otherwise… Read More

What did you get up to on Saturday night?

What did you get up to on Saturday night?

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Sometimes I don’t know what I get myself into. I had said yes to help a buddy with a long run a while back. Then the night in question came and now I had to get up at… Read More

Ego vs progress: Who usually wins?

Ego vs progress: Who usually wins?

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I have a somewhat embarrassing moment yesterday. I had to tap out of a workout. Not that big of a deal but why am I telling you this? Well just to illustrate a point as usual. Who controls you,… Read More

What is a #TweetUp?

What is a #TweetUp?

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When I tell people about one of my favourite subjects these days (tweetups), I usually get the same response: What is that? So I thought I would answer it once and for all! Okay, maybe not but here… Read More

Is science flawed?

Is science flawed?

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I must admit. I’m a geek. I read a lot of articles, most of them on running, and most of them refer to studies. And some of them contradict each other. Interesting… So is science flawed? How can… Read More

What is #minimalist running?

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I often get that question so I thought I would provide a brief answer. In really short terms, it’s more than just the shoes! One caveat, if you’re trying to adapt to a minimalist running style, make sure… Read More

What kind of training do you do?

What kind of training do you do?

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Does that training match up with your goals? Is it realistic? Does it take into account your lifestyle? These questions have come up a bunch of times recently as people ask me advice on training plans for the… Read More

5 tips to enjoy #running and stay injury-free!

5 tips to enjoy #running and stay injury-free!

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I’m on my way to Windsor this afternoon where I will be doing a talk tonight for the Running Miles group headed by Dr. Todd Small, an accomplished runner and triathlete. Here is a summary of the five tips I will… Read More

Need motivation? Go and get it! Musings from #RunOttawa Weekend Races…

Need motivation? Go and get it! Musings from #RunOttawa Weekend Races…

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Good thing it’s not a video blog this time because you would make fun of my voice but I had a blast cheering this weekend! I was asked by the folks from the Rideau Centre Lululemon store (where… Read More

#ChiRunning101: Race strategy

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Folks, For the ones racing this weekend, especially if it’s your first time, this week’s ChiRunning101 might be useful. It outlines how you can enjoy your race and maybe be a bit more efficient: P.S. Sorry about the… Read More

Racing tips from a #Lululemon #Running Alumni Ambassador

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Here is a video I put together with Lululemon as part of our prep for the 2011 Ottawa Race Weekend. The video might be a bit outdated (who wears that anymore?) but the advice is still timely and… Read More

Running: A great cross-cultural boundary breaker…

Running: A great cross-cultural boundary breaker…

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I was out for a run on the hot & steamy weekend (later in the day so it was tolerable) around my multi-cultural neighbourhood and this thought popped into my head: Isn’t running a great way to break… Read More

Form vs engine: What can make you a faster runner?

Form vs engine: What can make you a faster runner?

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What do you do to go faster? When I was running last weekend’s Day before Mother’s Day Half Marathon , I had a lot of time to think about a few things. It’s one of the fringe benefits of being a slower runner… Looking… Read More

Race report: Day before Mother’s Day Half Marathon

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So I ran the Day before Mother’s Day Half Marathon on the weekend. Maybe I should have stayed home. It wasn’t really my day… What went well: Hydration: Most people tend to overdrink during running events and I kept… Read More

Do you run for the high?

Do you run for the high?

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It seems runners are addicts, as a lot of them run for the endorphins. New research by University of Arizona anthropologist David Raichlen suggests those chemicals may have helped turn humans, as well as other animals, into long-distance… Read More

Tidbits about running that you might find useful…

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What a wonderful weekend for training! I got some good runs and a great bike after a few good swims this week. It really helps to have amazing training weather, especially in the spring. Tremblant 70.3 here I… Read More

#ChiRunning101: Arm swing

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In this week’s segment of the ChiRunning101 series, I’m waxing poetic about the arm swing. It’s not hard to condense into two minutes but I tried. Check it out: One thing you want to thing about in swinging… Read More

Tips from a professional running shoe fitter…

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I’ve had the pleasure of hanging out and picking the brain of Luke MacDonald of the renowned  Aerobics First in Halifax  so I thought I would share some of his wisdom with you. Here are his top four tips when you’re looking… Read More

New York, New York!

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In the style of one of my favourite writers ( SI’s Peter King ), here are 5 Things I Think I Think, based on my recent séjour in the Big Apple: 1) People jaywalk like it’s their job: I know it’s… Read More

In danger of becoming numb…

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I was in line at US customs on my way to New York City yesterday (I’m presenting today in the Big Apple on crowdsourcing ) and this cute older French lady in front of me was asking her friend… Read More

#ChiRunning101: Cadence

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In this week’s ChiRunning101 segment, I chat about what is cadence and why it’s one of the most important components of efficient running form: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLqfOwsuOaQ&feature=youtube_gdata] Do you know your cadence? Is it within the efficient range of 170-180?… Read More