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A look back at dealing with pre-race anxiety

August 20, 2022

Stay calm and confident when your mind is filled with nerves.

This article outlines some key pre-race advice about dealing with anxiety, panic and pre-race nerves. Here are some don’ts…click the link to read on for the corresponding do’s!

Don’t: Unleash the crazy on others.
Don’t: Spend your

Must-have gear to for summer 2023

August 11, 2022

The summer season is now well under way with training programs and road races from the 5K through marathon to keep you motivated and ready to train and race each and every weekend.

Whether you’re a walker, casual jogger, triathlete, or a pro, Peach City Runners has high performance gear

Happy Long Weekend

July 28, 2022

The August long weekend – or Civic Holiday – is celebrated on the first Monday of August. It is one of the busiest weekends as thousands of families go camping, to cottages, boating, or somewhere to simply soak up the sun during this long summer weekend. Whatever you do, have

The Best Running Shoes of 2022

July 22, 2022

Reviews of Running World’s 33 top running shoe picks for road, trail, and race day for summer 2022 — excellent performance over short and long-distance runs and everything in between. Read on for valuable info about the most stable, most breathable, best cushioned, most responsive running shoes, how they’re tested,

Running vs Walking

July 15, 2022

“While walking isn’t as high intensity as other forms of cardio such as running, “it is effective in its own right, and no matter how fit you are, it is extremely beneficial.”” — Kerry Dixon, personal trainer and founder of The Athlete Method

Benefits of walking:

1. Walking reduces the

The two downhill workouts will make you stronger

July 8, 2022

Read on to discover how these two workouts — downhill fartleks and leg crushers — will increase your strength and speed.

Keep in mind though, that “Running downhill takes some practice, so make sure to always maintain a pace that feels safe to you. Practice landing your feet gently and

Celebrate Canada’s 155th birthday!

June 29, 2022

Check out these Canada Day festivities and activities taking place in and around Penticton!

https://allevents.in/penticton/canada-day?ref=footer-tr-eventlist#

5 Tips for Going From Half-Marathon to Full Marathon

June 13, 2022

…if you can run a half-marathon you can probably run a full. Especially if you give your body the time and training it needs…

Check out these tips and some valuable tweaks you’ll need to make to your half-marathon training to get marathon-ready. You’ll be glad you did!

https://metconsandmiles.com/2022/01/21/5-tips-for-going-from-half-marathon-to-full-marathon

How long does it take your body to recover after a 5K race

June 4, 2022

Racing a 5K does not require as much recovery as you think

After you finish a 5K, it’s tempting to immediately stop or sit down, but you want to try to keep moving to avoid the build-up of lactic acid in your legs and to kickstart the recovery process.

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95-year-old woman sets Canadian 5K age group record

May 29, 2022

Although Rejeanne Fairhead set a new Canadian record for her age group, she was second in her age category.
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A look back at dealing with pre-race anxiety

Must-have gear to for summer 2023

Happy Long Weekend

The Best Running Shoes of 2022

Running vs Walking

The two downhill workouts will make you stronger

Celebrate Canada’s 155th birthday!

5 Tips for Going From Half-Marathon to Full Marathon

How long does it take your body to recover after a 5K race

Racing a 5K does not require as much recovery as you think

95-year-old woman sets Canadian 5K age group record

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