by J.B. O’Reilly
The bad winter weather of 2018-2019 made life challenging for many Canadians, including those enrolled in the Half Marathon training program at the Running Room location in Kingston, Ontario.
Despite the crazy weather conditions we encountered week after week, the good-natured personality of instructor Alexander Molnar made our clinic an enjoyable experience. Continue reading “Instructor Profile/Alexander Molnar–Kingston, ON”
Race: Foodfare-WPS Half Marathon
Charity: The Canadian Cancer Society
Funds raised in 2019: over $2 million
by Nick Paulet
For the 15th year, participants from across Manitoba and beyond gathered to celebrate personal goals as well as community service. On May 5, the 15th annual Foodfare-Winnipeg Police Service Half Marathon was held in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. Continue reading “Race Giving”
Over the next few months, we will be featuring Q & As with our sponsored RRAC (Running Room Athletic Club) athletes. Today, meet Natalia Mack! Continue reading “RRAC Interview: Meet Natalia Mack!”
by Christopher Redford
Hamilton’s Around the Bay Road Race, established in 1894, is the oldest road race in North America, three years older than the Boston Marathon. The race remained closed to women for 85 years, until Tersilla Komac came along. Born in Castelfranco Veneto, north of Venice, Tersilla had no time for running in Italy. She was too busy working on the farm. Coming to Canada in 1954 at the age of 22, she married Emil Komac and set about raising three children in Burlington. Continue reading “The Woman and the Bay”
Common Ground: A Running Room 5K Program Story
When the Ottawa Race Weekend descends on our capital city at the end of May, many runners will step to the start line of the 5K for the first time, adding an exciting new chapter to their running story. The stories will vary, but they will no doubt share some plot points with the journey of Michelle Carlesimo, a 5K program leader at our Slater Street store, and an Ottawa 5K veteran. In fact, it’s that unique bond between new runners that drives Michelle’s coaching, and sees her athletes to the finish line at the end of their ten weeks together. Continue reading “Saucony | Running Room 5K Program: Michelle Carlesimo”
Servus Edmonton Marathon Ambassador : Meet Laurie!
We have selected eight enthusiastic runners to be the friendly faces of the 2019 Servus Edmonton Marathon! They will be sharing race updates and training tips to support and inspire our running community along the way. Learn more about them– meet Laurie! Continue reading “Servus Edmonton Marathon Ambassador : Meet Laurie!”
We have selected eight enthusiastic runners to be the friendly faces of the 2019 Servus Edmonton Marathon! They will be sharing race updates and training tips to support and inspire our running community along the way. Learn more about them–meet Jen! Continue reading “Servus Edmonton Marathon Ambassador: Meet Jen!”
We have selected eight enthusiastic runners to be the friendly faces of the 2019 Servus Edmonton Marathon! They will be sharing race updates and training tips to support and inspire our running community along the way. Learn more about them–meet Jaime! Continue reading “Servus Edmonton Marathon Ambassador: Meet Jaime!”
We have selected eight enthusiastic runners to be the friendly faces of the 2019 Servus Edmonton Marathon! They will be sharing race updates and training tips to support and inspire our running community along the way. Learn more about them–meet Ben! Continue reading “Servus Edmonton Marathon Ambassador : Meet Ben!”
Running Room Staff Profiles
The Running Room could not have become what it is today without our loyal customers and dedicated employees. To thank those who have shown their commitment over the years, we would like to introduce you to a few long-serving members of our team. Continue reading “In It For the Long Run”