By Joyce Law If you’ve set your sights on tackling some big races in the spring, you might be wondering how you can possibly run and train in this winter weather. Last year, I ran through my first winter and turns out it’s not as bad as I thought it would be. In fact, I loved winter running so much that I now prefer winter running over summer running! Other than being slightly cold for the first couple of minutes of the run, the rest of the run is comfortable as long as you are wearing the right clothing. As my coach likes to say: There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing choices. So here’s what I’ve...
Toronto experienced its first weekend all summer without any rain so it was totally perfect for the annual Beaches Jazz Run. We arrived to set up just as the sun was rising over the Leuty Lifeguard Station (so of course, there's the obligatory soft light photo!) We set up our booth under a large tree right by the boardwalk: there's probably no prettier place to introduce runners to your products. As runners started arriving for the 7 a.m. half marathon start, the weather started getting a bit hotter but everyone was in a great mood and the runs all went smoothly. Run Little Monkey ambassador Jenn ran the 10K and shaved a good few minutes off her previous times for...
We're excited to have our first booth at a running expo this weekend. It's the first time Toronto is hosting a Divas Half Marathon and 5K and Run Little Monkey is going to be there at the health and fitness boutique taking place at the Westin Harbour Castle hotel. We'll be up by race pickup in the 2nd floor ballroom. The Divas team has faced some challenges in their first year. The original plan was to hold the races on Toronto Island, a wonderfully scenic and flat course. Unfortunately high water levels in Lake Ontario and the ensuing closure of the park on the islands forced a relocation of the race. It'll still be held on the shores of Lake...
