April 13, 2016
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Everything Shoes
Mizuno Hayate 2 Shoe Review
The Mizuno Hayate 2 (‘hayate’ means ‘fresh breeze’ in Japanese) is a responsive and nimble trail shoe that it suited for soft-packed technical trails and speed runs on days off...
April 12, 2016
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Tips and Tricks, Trailside Physio
Ice or Heat – How to Treat an Injury?
A question that I often get in the clinic is whether a patient should be applying ice or heat to an injury. Although the answer isn’t always straight forward, there...
April 7, 2016
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Kintec Run Clinic, The Run Centre, Tips and Tricks
Fuelling For The Long Run
Whether you are training for a half-marathon, marathon or even ultra-marathon, it is important to know how to fuel your body . As any experienced distance runner will tell you, finding out...
April 4, 2016
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Community, Kintec Race Team, Training
Be Active Daily
"I’m too busy", “If only I had more time", "I don’t have time to exercise" These are common statements made by too many people, even from those who want to healthy...
March 30, 2016
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Everything Shoes, Kintec Run Clinic, The Run Centre
Brooks Cascadia 11
The Brooks Cascadia 11 is relatively unchanged from the tried and true Cascadia 10. The outsole still offers rugged, durable traction over wet rocks and roots, with a Ballistic Rock...
March 29, 2016
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Everything Shoes, Foot Health
Columbia Conspiracy Titanium Outdry Shoe Review
The Columbia Conspiracy Titanium Outdry is a fully waterproof shoe that provides a snug and supportive fit at the heel and instep, yet generously wiggle room in the toe box. It...
March 22, 2016
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Community
Kintec Abbotsford Has Moved!
Have you heard the news? Kintec Abbotsford is expanding to serve you better! Our new location will be 3-1707 Salton Road next to Valhalla Pure Outfitters. There are some new changes in store,...
March 16, 2016
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Product Reviews, The Run Centre
Arc’teryx Norvan SL Hoody Review
Last fall, Arc'teryx revolutionized the running apparel world with the release of the Norvan Hoody, a breathable waterproof running jacket. Named after the iconic trail known for its wet conditions, the...
March 15, 2016
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Foot Health, Tips and Tricks
How to Prevent Blisters
As a runner, hiker or anyone participating in sport, there is nothing worse than having your day ruined by a blister or blisters. It's amazing how nasty and painful something...
March 9, 2016
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Trailside Physio
What’s Butt Got To Do With It: Importance of Strong Glutes
What’s your butt got to do with it? The answer is ‘everything’. Try to imagine what it would be like if you took a step and lost all muscle control...