By Coast Performance Rehab Clinic. It is no surprise that runners are known for having weak hip muscles. Running is a constant forward motion and so little time is spent training with side-to-side movement.
Hip Strengthening for Runners
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RUNVAN® Virtual Races encourage continued activity and fundraising
By RUNVAN®. RUNVAN® returns with its popular Granville Island Turkey Trot and Great Trek events as Virtual Races this October. The local races raise money for local Food Banks and BC Children’s Hospital, and are loaded with race extras for all runners.
Race Day Advice for First-Time Marathoners
By RUNVAN®. You’ve put in the work, done the training, and now, Race Day is right around the corner. It’s natural for those Race Day jitters to hit, but it’s important to remember – this is your time to let all that hard work and discipline pay off.
Core Exercises for Runners
By Coast Performance Rehab Clinic. One of the worst things that can happen to a runner is to be sidelined by an injury, especially just before an important race. There are numerous reasons why runners get injured.
What to expect from your first running race
By RUNVAN®. You’ve put in the work, marked your calendar, and now you’re well on your way to running your first-ever race – and we’ve got some tips to get you all the way there.
October event-packed month for runners at annual RUNVAN® fall races
Press Release. Local race organizers RUNVAN® rounds off the first running of its new ‘Grand Slam’ race series with the Granville Island Turkey Trot and Fall Classic this month. A combined 6,000+ runners are expected to line-up at the Start Line of the two iconic races.
Optimizing Visibility and Safety While Running
By Rackets & Runners. Autumn is a wonderful time of the year to run, and cooler temperatures create ideal running conditions. Similarly, there are other factors to consider such as lighting and safety.
Moving from 10K to Half Marathon
By RUNVAN®. Half Marathons are rapidly trending towards one of the most popular long-distance events, and conquering the 21.1KM means you’re halfway to running the full 42.2KM.
How to Choose Running and Walking Shoes
By Rackets & Runners. With thousands of different models of shoes on the market, it’s virtually impossible for consumers to keep up and select the most appropriate brand and model for their individual foot type and function.
Things to Do in Vancouver in May
By RUNVAN®Things to do in Vancouver in May Vancouver, home of the award-winning BMO Vancouver Marathon, is a perfect balance of natural scenery and urban city. The Canadian coastal city boasts a world-renowned trail network, lively neighbourhoods...
Reasons to Run a Marathon
By RUNVAN®. To many, running a Marathon may seem like a long-shot – a goal we set without the intention of ever completing it. But with more training resources at our disposal than ever, finishing a Marathon is much more in reach than we’d think.
Yuki & Yuko: Engaged elites take BMO Vancouver Marathon titles
Race Recap. Yuki Kawauchi was an early favourite to take home the 2019 BMO Vancouver Marathon title after announcing his Canadian debut at the country’s top destination marathon.
