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Certified Personal Trainer Specialist and Robson Street run ambassador, Julie Bertrand, has more than a few races under her belt – to say the least. We asked her how she sets powerful run goals beyond “I run a half-marathon” and how she stays on track to achieve them. my 2012 run goals I run both [...]
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and I happen to think it’s also the most delicious. When it comes to a morning workout my breakfast rituals go out the window (cue the Goldilocks’ predicament– not too much, not too little). Dallas North Park educator and certified nutrition counselor, Dorry, shares [...]
I can’t help but feel that we live a bit of a charmed life here in Vancouver. With moderate winter temperatures and no serious threat of ice or snow, our biggest winter running obstacle is soggy feet. Charmed as it is, naïve we are not. We asked some of our favourite runners how they combat [...]
Either the holiday bug has bitten us or someone has spiked our apple cider. From peppermint lattes to festive (and questionable) Christmas sweaters, our spirits are shining brighter than Rudolph’s nose on even the foggiest of nights. Balancing celebrations with an active lifestyle can sometimes be a challenge. Before we slip into our sparkly party [...]
One of the greatest things about running is that it doesn’t require a costly gym membership and just about anyone can do it. Despite it’s simple ‘one foot in front of the other’ nature, rookies and running vets can all fall victim to the same common running mistakes. Our Philadelphia store Ambassador and running coach, [...]
Sarah crossing over the finish line at the Ironman World Championship 2011 A 3.8km swim, a 180km bike ride followed by a full marathon. Completing an Ironman has got to be one of the greatest feelings of accomplishment for any brave participant. For Sarah Brown, crossing the finish line at Ironman Canada was awesome, placing [...]
Whether it’s for the good of our heart or out of the goodness of our heart, inspiration is what keeps us putting one foot in front of the other, even at mile 23. Watch our Brentwood Ambassador Blue Benadum as he trains (and inspires) educator Zoe for the 2011 New York Marathon.
You only have to be in a room with Tess for 4.3 seconds before it become clear that she’s addicted to two things: running and the world’s most popular psychoactive drug. No, not Ryan Gosling – caffeine. Tess, one of our GEC educators and a marathoner extraordinaire, tells us why she believes in a good hit of caffeine before an intense workout.
Chocoholics are breaking free from their anonymous status and spreading the good (for you) news. Recent studies suggest that chocolate can do more for the heart than just helping you get over Mr. Not-So-Right. Here are all the reasons we’re turning to chocolate to boost our workouts.
