Don’t take more recovery food than you need. Oftentimes, a race director will order food based on the number of participants. If everyone takes more than they need, then there will be people who will get left out. Check out these 6 race day etiquette tips: runottawa.ca/race-etiquette

If you’re always achy & dread taking the stairs, this could mean that you aren’t resting long enough between your runs. Try scheduling a few more rest days into your schedule & see if that improves things. Learn more about doing rest days right: runottawa.ca/rest-done-right

If you’re reading this and you’re training for your first race, you might be a bit unsure of what you’ve gotten yourself into. Well, you’re in luck. Here are some tips to put into practice if you are a beginner runner training for your first race: runottawa.ca/15-solid-tips-…

Registration for Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend 2024 closes Monday, May 20 at 11:59 pm EST! Be part of the fun this year as we celebrate 50 years of running in the Nation’s Capital! Limited spaces are still available: raceroster.com/events/2024/76…

Did you know that the way you tie your shoelaces can have an impact on your comfort and running performance? Check out these 4 tying techniques that prevent foot pain: runottawa.ca/lace-up-4-tyin…

Join your running community for the first event of the Saturday 5K and Kids 1K Series presented by Sports4Ottawa of 2024 on June 15! 50% of all registration fees will go directly to the Heart Institute Register and find more info: runottawa.ca/races-and-even…

Don’t miss out! Online registration for @ottawaracewknd 2024 closes Monday, May 20 at 11:59 pm EST! Be part of the fun! Be part of the excitement! Be here as we celebrate 50 years of running in the Nation’s Capital! Register now: raceroster.com/events/2024/76…

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Next run: Saturday, 18 May 2024, 9:00 am, meet at City Hall/Lisgar entrance; Route: to be decided after announcements at City Hall; Breakfast: TBD.

Online registration for Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend 2024 closes Monday, May 20 at 11:59 pm EST! Be part of the fun this year as we celebrate 50 years of running in the Nation’s Capital! Limited spaces are still available: raceroster.com/events/2024/76…

Even if your runs primarily depart from home or office, running will likely take you to points best accessed by car at some point. You may not want to have everything in the car at all times, but a few key items can make your life a bit easier: runottawa.ca/what-every-run…

When the structures in the bottom of the feet are neglected and become tight, it is common that inflammation and pain will follow. Therefore, it is a good idea to regularly roll out your feet with a ball. Lacrosse or golf balls work great for this drill: runottawa.ca/three-importan…

Nothing like a morning run on the farm with a few friends! The 2024 Saturday 5K & Kids 1K series presented by Sports 4 Ottawa begins on Saturday, June 15! All 2024 Run Ottawa members, kids ages 0-12 years old & youth ages 18 & under can register for FREE! raceroster.com/events/2024/83…

Speedwork should only constitute about 10-30% of your training and just like increasing your mileage, it is crucial not to add too much speedwork too soon. Learn how to best incorporate speedwork into your training: runottawa.ca/speedwork-is-i…

Make sure to have a plan for race day morning and make sure it includes arriving with a lot of time to prepare. You should be leaving yourself more time than you think you will need. Check out more tips to make the most of race day: runottawa.ca/race-day-recom…

Registration for Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend 2024 closes Monday, May 20 at 11:59 pm EST! Be part of the fun this year as we celebrate 50 years of running in the Nation’s Capital! Limited spaces are still available: raceroster.com/events/2024/76…

#TBT to the start of the 2023 Saturday 5K and Kids 1K Series on May 6, 2023. Join your running community for the first event of the Saturday 5K and Kids 1K Series presented by Sports 4 Ottawa of the year on June 15! raceroster.com/events/2024/83…

If you're new to running, setting a goal to run non-stop over a realistic distance is a good place to start. Make it a goal to run around your neighbourhood, then move up to a loop around a local park. Check out great examples of goals for new runners: runottawa.ca/goal-setting-f…

If you’re always achy & dread taking the stairs, this could mean that you aren’t resting long enough between your runs. Try scheduling a few more rest days into your schedule & see if that improves things. Learn more about doing rest days right: runottawa.ca/rest-done-right

.OTT CITY RUN CLUB is hosting a @ottawaracewknd shakeout run at 10am Saturday, May 25. Meet across from the Horticulture Building at Lansdowne Park. Distances of 3K & 5K will be available. Come out, meet your fellow Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend runners & have some fun!