Marathon for Marilou a Success!
January 12, 2012 | 3:14 pm
This past weekend a fundraising event was held at the Bike and Bean in Upper Tantallon. The event was a huge success, the organizers had a few words to say that we would like to pass on!
"WOW what a day!! Marathon for Marilou Fun Run was a HUGE success :)
The Ubuntu Award: Recognizing the Rewards of Sharing
December 19, 2011 | 1:09 pm
We are pleased to announce that Aerobics First has been recognized with the 2011 Ubuntu Award. Founded by Balega, A US-based sock company, the award recognizes the running store that has demonstrated a true sense of community by giving back, changing their community for the better and for the long term.
Ubuntu is an African concept. It is a philosophy focusing on people’s allegiance and relationship to others. A person with Ubuntu is welcoming, hospitable, warm and generous. In short, they are willing to share.
Winter Running Tips
December 01, 2011 | 3:55 pm
The last snowfall may have melted, but winter is still on its way. As runners we know things are going to change. When the snow hits, running outside is a whole new game. For some it means bringing the workouts inside, hitting the gym more often, and running on the treadmill. For those of us who brave the ice, snow, and cold, here are a few tips to keep you safe this winter.
Recovery
November 25, 2011 | 7:20 pm
Most training plans are filled with tempo runs, speed work, hill work, long runs, fartleks, cross training, and so on. With all of these workouts to complete, the "easy run" often takes a back seat. It's easy to forget that to improve your fitness you need to rest and recover just as much as you need to train hard.
Aerobics First's Dawn Moxsom had this to say in regards to our own Recovery Run:
Winter Layering
November 16, 2011 | 4:25 pm
Whether you are hitting the slopes or lacing up for a cool winter run, proper layering is crucial to keeping you warm. The days of scratchy poly pro underwear (remember Lifa?) are long gone, and plenty of new choices to consider.Here are some helpful tips from the A1 team:
Congratulation Maura & Greg: Bluesnose Physiotherapy Opens This Coming Monday
October 28, 2011 | 3:23 pm
Maura Connolly-Wieczorek is a physiotherapist and owner of Bluenose Physiotherapy in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Maura grew up in Halifax, NS where she graduated from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Maura continued her studies in London, ON at the University of Western Ontario where she completed the Master of Physiotherapy program. Following graduation, Maura began her career as a physiotherapist in London at a busy orthopedic clinic where she treated a variety of musculoskeletal injuries.
Boat load of support for Brigadoon, Mark Campbell Runs Again!
September 29, 2011 | 8:33 am
South Alton, Nova Scotia
Get stoked for snow!
September 29, 2011 | 12:55 am
Getting ansy for this season!? Check out The North Face's new team and bio's on some of the athletes!
The Chronicle Herald - Erin Poirier - Love4Gambia
August 25, 2011 | 9:13 am
ERIN POIRIER RAN by monkeys, chickens and snakes. She ran past rice fields as thirsty as she, a wedding party and a funeral. She ran through 42-degree heat, two pairs of melted sneakers, and 424 kilometres of the Gambian countryside, all to raise money for children’s health care and education in the West African nation. More
The Running Clinic - Blaise DuBois - Heel Strikers
August 19, 2011 | 8:39 am
Why a majority of runners, even among international elites, are heel strikers?
