Hi Folks, Just a gentle reminder to lace up your shoes and run in support of Terry Fox.   For more details about events in your area please click here.

Self Regulation is one of the latest buzz words in education. Self Regulation is required to build self control which is key to learning and to success in sport.  Check out our runSMART for further details. The video below should give you an idea of what is involved!

New York Times article confirms that physical activity enhances learning in the classroom.  More here 

If the shoe doesn’t quite fit you may try some of these modifications.  

The following 10 rules will help you achieve your running goals. These simple and practical tips are provided by Physiotherapist Blaise Dubois of the Running Clinic.

So what does it take to run across a country in West Africa? Follow Erin Poirier as she runs across The Gambia for her 2011 summer vacation!

Run for Life is pleased to host a “collision” on June 30th at 10am.  This discussion will look at innovative ways to tackle the growing obesity epidemic.  Join our live webcast featuring Dr. Stuart Shanker. Webcast live streamed by Communitech

NCAA champion Sheila Reid won the 1500m at the Canadian National Track and Field championships in Calgary.  In the final 100 metres Reid made a gutsy move to pass veteran runners Malindi Elmore and Hilary Stellingwerf.   Canadian Running summary here.

Reading, writing and running? The Globe and Mail recently reported about potential mandatory physical education in Ontario classrooms.  We think it’s a great idea!

Run for Life ambassador Erin Poirier is almost ready to run across The Gambia.  Erin’s story is in the spring issue of Canadian Running. To find out more about her project visit Love4Gambia As part of Run for Life’s Global Outreach program Erin will chronicle her story by BlackBerry and also link elementary schools in The Gambia Read more about GO Gambia[…]