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Dressing for Cold Weather Running:Conquering the Polar Vortex Don't let the cold weather hinder your exercise regime! Here are some key tips to keep in mind when dressing for polar vortex walking and running: LAYERS! Keeping your core and skin covered! For Your Head A balaclava, or combination of toque and Buff (or similar type of product), that can cover your nose and mouth. This keeps your skin safe from wind, keeping your skin warm but also warming the air as it comes into your lungs! For Your Hands A warm, wind blocking type of mitt - mitts keep your...

            Anyone that has taken up running knows that the hardest part is getting out the front door. Whether you have started on a new journey or looking for motivation and momentum to keep going, check out the YQG Run Groups! From Monday to Sunday, groups meet throughout the city and county giving the opportunity to find accountability and motivation through it the week. For more information on when and where groups meet, find them on Facebook and Instagram: Blue Heron BlazersSandwich Beer RunnersweULTRAAmherstburg Running ClubShores of Erie Run Club (SERC)Social Running Group (SRG)519 Runners and WalkersDub City RunnersWarm Up...

Running is a natural thing. In previous lives we may have done it to hunt, travel, or simply survive, but nowadays we do it to stay fit and have fun. While years of progression and evolution has moved us off the plains and onto the roads, there still remains a certain “je ne sais quoi” when it comes to trail running. Additionally, hitting the trails more frequently will benefit your running, fitness, and overall well-being. Before jumping into a new trail or trail running in general, there are a few things to keep in mind in order to stay safe,...