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13.1 songs for 13.1 miles

With just two weeks left to the SeaWheeze and our hardest training run out of the way (congrats btw), it’s time to focus on the fun stuff… like getting together the ultimate race playlist. Here’s a list of 13.1 “take-my-aching-body-over-the-finish-line” songs curated by the folks who know running best, you guys! 13.1 songs for 13.1 [...]

13.1 awesome cheer signs for 13.1 miles

Runners, it’s time to round up the troops. Race day is just a mere three weeks away and we’re going to need all the “rah, rah!” we can get (but seriously, how bout that 20k training run?). Get your friends, families, coworkers and heck, your neighbour’s dog to join the cheering party on August 11 [...]

you asked, we answered: run training 101

Rob, our SeaWheeze TackleBox trainer and Emma, our expert nutrition partner at Vega, took over our social channels for a one-hour live Q & A.  We’ve compiled some of the most valuable questions to help you tackle the SeaWheeze half marathon… 3 weeks and counting! tips from our experts Q: Hey Rob – I’m struggling [...]

13.1 runners who tweet for 13.1 miles

13.1 runners who tweet for 13.1 miles 1. @RunSoulCycle – Heather Gardner “R U looking to pick up the pace for your #run? Check out the four cardinal rules of speedwork: http://ow.ly/avFEg #runningtips” 2. @ScottJurek – Scott Jurek “Start area of tomorrow’s ‪#SafaricomMarathon Lewa Wildlife Preserve, Kenya w/ @nature_org http://instagr.am/p/MeEtZBSlIl/” 3. @hotbirdrunning – Jessica Green [...]

13.1 links we love for 13.1 miles

1. 13.1 miles seems like nothing after you talk to this chick 2. When the going gets tough, remember all these reasons why you run 3. Here’s a little refresher on staying refreshed 4. Reinvent your race bibs with this cool DIY project 5. Once upon a time, a 13-year-old girl set a marathon world [...]

13.1 race words clarified for 13.1 miles

1. Negative Split isn’t: An extreme yoga move only to be attempted by the world’s most flexible yogis. is: Running the second half of your race faster than the first half – Yah ya did! 2. PB isn’t: A Peanut Butter sandwich. is: Unless it’s the best peanut butter sandwich you’ve ever made, a PB is [...]

13.1 excuses not to train for 13.1 miles

1. I’m waiting for the rain to stop. The funny thing is, the rain is waiting for you to start. 2. I still haven’t recovered from that horrific chafing injury. A healthy coat of Bodyglide in strategic places makes running more fun than a Slip ‘N Slide. 3. I can’t run and be on pinterest [...]

meditation moment

This meditation moment was brought to you by SeaWheeze – incorporate it into your training routine for balance, centeredness and relaxation or into your life just because.

five post-run poses for better recovery

You’ve done your pre-run stretch and you rocked it out on the road. You are a running superstar! With the hard part over, it’s time to kick off your  shoes and let the recovery begin. Before you hit the couch, give this light, wall-based Jasyoga sequence a go to help prevent muscle stiffness and keep [...]

the seawheeze diaries: week 1

Seawheeze training kicked off this week at the lululemon office here in Vancouver, and our instagram feeds have been flooded with neon running shoes, screenshots from our Seawheeze app, and sweaty people on the seawall. One person’s instagram photos stood out a little more than usual – our brand experience manager, Lesia (who you may [...]