{"id":11749,"date":"2021-04-23T09:20:17","date_gmt":"2021-04-23T13:20:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinglifeblog.ca\/?p=11749"},"modified":"2026-07-23T16:43:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T20:43:12","slug":"meet-our-sporting-life-run-experts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/blog\/meet-our-sporting-life-run-experts\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Our Sporting Life Run Experts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From morning to night and on trails, paths and sidewalks, this is where Canadians from coast to coast find their call to run.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What\u2019s your call to run?<\/strong> We caught up with some of our in-store experts to ask. Read below for tips, ways to get the most out of your run, and top product picks from our experts to help kick-start your run routine!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Bridget-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11750\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Bridget-768x1024.jpeg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Bridget-225x300.jpeg 225w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Bridget-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Bridget-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Bridget-370x493.jpeg 370w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Bridget-570x760.jpeg 570w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Bridget-770x1027.jpeg 770w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Bridget-1170x1560.jpeg 1170w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Bridget-435x580.jpeg 435w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Bridget-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cI run to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. I find running to be a great escape from everyday stresses and lets my mind be free for 20 to 60 minutes a day. My favourite feeling in the world is the last push of a run and the burn in your chest after you\u2019ve run your heart out.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bridget Tweedley<\/strong>, Customer Experience Manager, Sherway Gardens (Toronto, ON)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bridget\u2019s Sporting Life 10k Fundraising Page: Click<a href=\"https:\/\/raceroster.com\/events\/2021\/30892\/2021-sporting-life-virtual-10k\/pledge?id=1623&amp;type=participant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> here<\/a> to support!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bridget started running in elementary school for the cross country team and track and field team. She can remember her first cross country race at Centennial Park, where she fell in love with running. Running up the hill gave her a tremendous feeling of accomplishment and the opportunity to disconnect and focus on her steps and breathing to complete the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Top 5 Running Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Don\u2019t compare yourself to others; channel your inner Phoebe Buffay.<\/li><li>DRINK WATER \u2013 everyone says it but get a good water bottle that makes you excited to drink 2 litres a day!<\/li><li>Don\u2019t skip on recovery. Stretch and rest!<\/li><li>Find a route that inspires you.<\/li><li>Look good, feel good \u2013 splurge on that new spring run gear!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Run Ritual<\/strong>: My pre-run ritual consists of a green juice and walking down the stairs of my apartment as a warm-up. My post-run ritual always includes a nice stretch and a green apple with peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Favourite Place to Run<\/strong>: My favourite place to run is along<a href=\"https:\/\/waterfronttrail.org\/places\/communities\/toronto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Toronto Lakeshore<\/a>. It\u2019s the perfect mix between city to the north and the beautiful lake to the south.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Favourite App<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/aaptiv.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Aaptiv<\/a>!&nbsp; I love this app for guided runs. It feels like you have a coach running right next to you cheering you on and encouraging you to perform at your highest capability. It also has great guided stretches!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bridget\u2019s Run Playlist<\/strong>: The Greatest Showman soundtrack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Greatest Showman Cast - The Greatest Show (Official Audio)\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NyVYXRD1Ans?list=PLi0vNpDrBJPdGH3LoC85PgixsOq5vDUV3\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<strong>Shop Bridget\u2019s Top Sporting Life Product Picks:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/women\/clothing\/coats-jackets\/running-jackets\/womens-accelerate-protect-jacket-25485996.html?dwvar_25485996_color=007&amp;dwvar_25485996_size=002&amp;cgid=#q=New%2BBalance%2BAccelerate%2BJacket&amp;lang=en_CA&amp;start=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Balance Accelerate Jacket<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/women\/clothing\/tops\/tank-tops-camisoles\/womens-keep-up-mini-stripe-tank-top-25474750.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MPG Keep Up Tank<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/women\/clothing\/tights-leggings\/womens-yoga-7-8-tight-25474297.html?dwvar_25474297_color=010&amp;dwvar_25474297_size=002&amp;cgid=#q=Nike%2BYoga%2Bleggings&amp;lang=en_CA&amp;start=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nike Yoga leggings<\/a>, +<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/women\/clothing\/shorts\/womens-tempo-luxe-2-in-1-short-25455585.html?dwvar_25455585_color=010&amp;dwvar_25455585_size=002&amp;cgid=#q=2in1%2BNike%2BRun%2BShorts&amp;lang=en_CA&amp;start=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> &nbsp;Nike Tempo Luxe 2-in-1 Short<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/shoes\/women\/?q=Nike%20Infinity%20React\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nike Infinity React<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/women\/accessories\/socks\/womens-hide-seek-no-show-sock-25136250.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Smartwool Hide &amp; Seek No-Show Sock<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/search?q=trigger+point+foam+roller&amp;lang=en_CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trigger Point Foam Roller<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/hydro-flask?src=hydroflask\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hydroflask<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Chris-Tgahrt-Run--576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11751\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Chris-Tgahrt-Run--576x1024.jpg 576w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Chris-Tgahrt-Run--169x300.jpg 169w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Chris-Tgahrt-Run--768x1365.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Chris-Tgahrt-Run--864x1536.jpg 864w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Chris-Tgahrt-Run--370x658.jpg 370w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Chris-Tgahrt-Run--570x1013.jpg 570w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Chris-Tgahrt-Run--770x1369.jpg 770w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Chris-Tgahrt-Run--326x580.jpg 326w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Chris-Tgahrt-Run-.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI always like a race, even if it\u2019s with myself.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chris Tgahrt<\/strong>, Assistant Manager, Southcentre Mall (Calgary, AB)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chris\u2019 Sporting Life Virtual 10k Page: Click<a href=\"https:\/\/raceroster.com\/events\/2021\/30892\/2021-sporting-life-virtual-10k\/pledge\/participant\/11366280\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/raceroster.com\/events\/2021\/30892\/2021-sporting-life-virtual-10k\/pledge\/participant\/11366280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here <\/a>to support!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chris has been a runner for many years. His love for running started in track and field in elementary school and junior high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Top 5 Running Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1.&nbsp; Proper hydration &amp; nutrition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2.&nbsp; Pre and post-run stretch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3.&nbsp; Not every run needs to be recorded<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4.&nbsp; Listen to your body<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5.&nbsp; Running should always be fun<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<strong>Run Ritual<\/strong>: Left shoe, then right shoe ;)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Favourite Place to Run<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/canada\/alberta\/fish-creek-provincial-park-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Fish Creek<\/a> in Calgary. Amazing scenery and lots of wildlife to spot.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Favourite App<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Strava<\/a>! Strava is great to collect information from all the different apps I use for running, hiking, cycling and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chris\u2019 Run Playlist<\/strong>: Foo Fighters \u2013 Everlong; Edwin \u2013 Alive; Chris Cornell \u2013 Dead Wishes; Mumford &amp; Sons \u2013 The Wolf. I also like to listen to podcasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mumford &amp; Sons - The Wolf\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vD3iXpv4h-o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shop Chris\u2019 Top Sporting Life Product Picks:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/men\/clothing\/coats-jackets\/running-jackets\/mens-incendo-sl-jacket-25138868.html?dwvar_25138868_color=265&amp;dwvar_25138868_size=003&amp;cgid=#q=Arc%E2%80%99teryx%2BIncendo%2B&amp;lang=en_CA&amp;start=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arc\u2019teryx Incendo&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/men\/clothing\/tops\/athletic-tops\/mens-dri-fit-miler-top-25109109.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nike DriFit Miler Tee<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/men\/clothing\/shorts\/mens-movmynt-short-25471863.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TNF Movmynt Short<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/shoes\/men\/running-shoes\/mens-novablast%230153--running-shoe-25415159.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asics Nova Blast Running Shoe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/smartwool\/men\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Smartwool Sock<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/search?q=Garmin+245&amp;lang=en_CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Garmin 245<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/search?q=trigger+point+foam+roller&amp;lang=en_CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trigger Point Foam Roller<\/a> +<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/search?q=CoreFX+Bands&amp;lang=en_CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> CoreFX Bands<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/equipment\/more-gear\/electronics\/go-air-true-wireless-earbuds-25484262_007_000.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JLab Go Air Earbuds&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/women\/accessories\/eyewear\/sutro-prizm%230153--sunglasses-25483314.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oakley Sutro Prizm Sunglasses<\/a> +<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/women\/accessories\/eyewear\/holbrook%23x2122--prizm%23x2122--sunglasses-25108523_000_000.html#q=Oakley%2BHolbrook%E2%80%99s&amp;lang=en_CA&amp;start=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Oakley Holbrook Sunglasses<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_4320-1024x769.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11752\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_4320-1024x769.jpeg 1024w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_4320-300x225.jpeg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_4320-768x577.jpeg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_4320-1536x1154.jpeg 1536w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_4320-2048x1539.jpeg 2048w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_4320-370x278.jpeg 370w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_4320-570x428.jpeg 570w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_4320-770x578.jpeg 770w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_4320-1170x879.jpeg 1170w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_4320-772x580.jpeg 772w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cI used to run track many years ago, but most recently, I really got back into it when I was living and working at our Calgary stores. There was something so alluring about running\/hiking in that amazing technical terrain by the Rocky Mountains.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&nbsp;<\/em><strong>Connor Drake<\/strong>, Hardgoods\/Service Technician, Yorkdale Mall (Toronto, ON)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connor\u2019s Sporting Life Virtual 10K Page: Click<a href=\"https:\/\/raceroster.com\/events\/2021\/30892\/2021-sporting-life-virtual-10k\/pledge\/participant\/10940473\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> here<\/a> to support!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In training to become a firefighter, Connor discovered running as a great way to improve his lung capacity, which is incredibly important for firefighters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Top 5 Running Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Start slow! You can\u2019t expect to run a 10k at a sub 5:00\/KM pace on your first run. Ease your way into it and set appropriate goals and your body will thank you by progressively adapting to your new training regime (and not getting injured!)<\/li><li>Buy yourself a new pair of running shoes that you love and want to wear and I bet you that you are way more excited to get out there and run than if you have an older, \u201crugged\u201d pair.<\/li><li>Mix up your pace. Don\u2019t always run the same distance, at the same pace, all the time. Your training will plateau and you will be bored stiff. Try playing with some slower, longer distance days and some faster pace, shorter distance days. You will develop both fast and slow-twitch muscle fibres and you\u2019ll become a much more efficient runner.<\/li><li>Sign up for a race! Again, just running for the sake of running can get boring for some (i.e., me). If you have a race upcoming in the calendar, then training becomes that much more exciting. And don\u2019t forget to take a break after a race. Give your body adequate rest and your recovery and strength gains will increase much more efficiently than if you are exhausted and sore all the time.<\/li><li>Join or create a run group. You might not think you are a social person, but after a run with the endorphins running high, you will be surprised how fun it can be to chat with some of your friends or even complete strangers!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Run Ritual<\/strong>: Now that I am almost 30 (eek!), my body requires much more warm-up. Gone are the days that I could just get up and do anything and then stop and not be sore. I like to foam roll pre and post-run and do some light calisthenics to get the blood flowing pre-run. I will usually incorporate some static stretching after a run. Don\u2019t let some stiffness with age deter you, though. It is normal and you will learn to get more in tune with your body as your figure out what your body needs pre and post-training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Favourite Place to Run<\/strong>: When I lived in B.C. and worked at our Brentwood store, North Vancouver had some amazing trails (for both running and hiking) and it was only about 20-30 minutes out of the city. I have never felt as spoiled as I did when I lived there. It truly is a breathtaking place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Favourite Running App<\/strong>: My Garmin Instinct Solar watch is one my favourite pieces of gear I own. The<a href=\"https:\/\/connect.garmin.com\/features\/coach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Garmin Coach<\/a> software that comes with Garmin products is an amazing tool for helping track, motivate, and keep you accountable to your training plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Connor\u2019s Run Playlist:<\/strong> I am way more of a podcast while I train kind of guy now. My favourite one at the moment is the<a href=\"https:\/\/multiplecalls.squarespace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Multiple Calls Podcast<\/a>. It is about firefighting, so it may not be for everyone, but they have some amazing guests on there and it is very motivational for an aspiring firefighter like myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shop Connor\u2019s Top Sporting Life Product Picks:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/men\/clothing\/coats-jackets\/running-jackets\/mens-trino-sl-hoody-jacket-25404559.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arc\u2019teryx Trino SL Jacket<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/men\/clothing\/tops\/t-shirts\/mens-cormac-logo-t-shirt-25343369.html?dwvar_25343369_color=381&amp;dwvar_25343369_size=004&amp;cgid=#q=Arc%E2%80%99Teryx%2BCormac%2B&amp;lang=en_CA&amp;start=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arc\u2019Teryx Cormac T-shirt<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/men\/clothing\/shorts\/mens-active-trail-dual-short-25471871.html\">The North Face Active Trail Dual Short<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/shoes\/men\/running-shoes\/mens-1400-v6-running-shoe-25463308.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Balance 1400 Running Shoe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/smartwool\/men\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Smartwool Sock<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/equipment\/more-gear\/fitness-monitors\/forerunner-45-gps-running-smartwatch-25331927_000_000.html#q=garmin&amp;lang=en_CA&amp;start=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Garmin Forerunner 45 GPS Smartwatch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/search?q=trigger+point+foam+roller&amp;lang=en_CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trigger Point Foam Roller<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;I also always pack some GU gels and Skratch bars, in case I need a quick glycogen boost!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"811\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dan-1024x811.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11753\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dan-1024x811.jpg 1024w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dan-300x238.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dan-768x608.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dan-370x293.jpg 370w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dan-570x451.jpg 570w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dan-770x610.jpg 770w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dan-733x580.jpg 733w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dan.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<em>&#8220;In a word, engagement. I love the way running allows me to engage with my body, my brain and my surroundings, whether I\u2019m discovering hidden spots in my neighborhood or exploring new places while traveling.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dan Mark<\/strong>, Customer Experience Manager, Yonge Street (Toronto, ON)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dan\u2019s Sporting Life Virtual 10k Page: Support<a href=\"https:\/\/raceroster.com\/events\/2021\/30892\/2021-sporting-life-virtual-10k\/pledge\/team\/311261\"> Team <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/raceroster.com\/events\/2021\/30892\/2021-sporting-life-virtual-10k\/pledge\/team\/311261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yonge <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/raceroster.com\/events\/2021\/30892\/2021-sporting-life-virtual-10k\/pledge\/team\/311261\">St<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dan has been running for over a decade, off and on. 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It\u2019s easy to get into a rut, and even if you\u2019re running a lot, you might find you go a long time without seeing improvements. It\u2019s important to have goals, whether it\u2019s speed, distance or health oriented, and to push yourself during your workouts. Don\u2019t overdo it though, or you might end up sidelined with a pesky injury.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Start slow and finish fast; a typical mistake I see people making all the time is starting out hot and reaching the end of their run gassed, or worse, not finishing at all. Always start off at a slow pace, gradually gaining speed with each successful kilometre. You\u2019ll give your body a chance to ease into the activity and improve your stamina with every completed run.<\/li><li>Disconnect every once in a while. Every few weeks I\u2019ll hit the road or trail without my phone, watch or music. 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The next day I went out without any tech to really let that point hit home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Favourite Place to Run<\/strong>: I have the<a href=\"https:\/\/donrivervalleypark.ca\/things-to-do\/the-trails\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Don Valley<\/a> close by to my home and I spend a lot of time on the trails in that area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Favourite Run App<\/strong>: I\u2019m on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Strava<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dan\u2019s Run Playlist: <\/strong>&nbsp;Instrumental, Black Country, New Road; My Queen is Albertina Sisulu, Sons Of Kemet; When I was done Dying, Dan Deacon; None Shall Pass, Aesop Rock; I am John, Loney, Dear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shop Dan\u2019s Top Sporting Life Product Picks:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/men\/clothing\/coats-jackets\/running-jackets\/mens-incendo-sl-jacket-25138868.html?dwvar_25138868_color=265&amp;dwvar_25138868_size=003&amp;cgid=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arc\u2019teryx Incendo SL Jacket<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/men\/clothing\/tops\/athletic-tops\/mens-strato-tech-t-shirt-25275595.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Strato Tech tee from Vuori<\/a> (It\u2019s soft and comfortable, and I can wear it casually AND for workouts!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/men\/clothing\/shorts\/mens-lightweight-short-25479940.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ON Lightweight Short<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/shoes\/women\/running-shoes\/womens-mach-4-running-shoe-25495425.html\">Hoka<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/shoes\/men\/?q=hoka%20one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> One<\/a> &nbsp;(they\u2019ve been excellent on my shorter speed workouts and long runs as well)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/men\/accessories\/socks\/mens-run-tab-st-sock-25532037.html?dwvar_25532037_color=006&amp;dwvar_25532037_size=004&amp;cgid=#q=stance&amp;lang=en_CA&amp;start=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stance Socks<\/a> all the way<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/equipment\/more-gear\/fitness-monitors\/forerunner-245-music-gps-running-smartwatch-25331943.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Garmin Forerunner 245 Music<\/a> if you\u2019d like to dump the phone and still listen to tunes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/equipment\/more-gear\/fitness-equipment\/theragun-mini-massager-25494444.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Theragun Mini<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/equipment\/more-gear\/electronics\/go-air-true-wireless-earbuds-25484262_007_000.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JLab Go Air True Wireless Earbuds<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What\u2019s your call to run? Tag <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sportinglifeca\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@sportinglifeca<\/a> to share your run routine with us and shop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/running.html\">here<\/a> to refresh your run this season!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From morning to night and on trails, paths and sidewalks, this is where Canadians from coast to coast find their call to run.&nbsp; What\u2019s&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":72,"featured_media":11754,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[871],"tags":[3340,3344,3342,3341,3338,3343,1128,3339,272,103],"class_list":["post-11749","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","tag-active-lifestyle","tag-marathon-training","tag-run-experts","tag-run-group","tag-running-gear","tag-running-motivation","tag-running-shoes","tag-running-tips","tag-sl10k","tag-sporting-life","post-item","post-even"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Meet Our Sporting Life Run Experts - Sporting Life Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover Meet Our Sporting Life Run Experts at Sporting Life. 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