Winter running tips with coach Colin Federow
Winter weather is here and, given that some people may be reluctant to head to the gym during the pandemic, more runners than ever before...
November 18, 2020
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Receiving used shoes in rehab inspired Tarrant Cross Child to lead running clinics across Sask.
When Saskatoon runner Tarrant Cross Child heard about the suicide crisis rocking northern Saskatchewan in 2015 he knew he had to do something. Just months...
October 28, 2020
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Fitness 2J2 adapts to offer classes amid COVID-19
For Joel Pedersen, keeping going amid the COVID-19 pandemic is akin to training for a big race. “We need to stay committed and disciplined and...
October 21, 2020
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Hill: Virtual races can mimic energy of in-person events
I had just finished a plate of pancakes and bacon on a Sunday morning when I got a text from one of my teammates. She...
October 14, 2020
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Going above and beyond to find the right shoes
As a volunteer with the Schizophrenia Society of Saskatchewan, Diana Dobson used to cover several kilometres a day visiting businesses looking for fundraising dollars. But,...
October 07, 2020
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Medical shoe fitting a big part of what happens at Brainsport
For people with mobility challenges or who have custom orthodics or braces, finding a pair of good-fitting shoes can be daunting. But staff at Brainsport...
September 30, 2020
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Is it time for a new pair of shoes?
Brainsport floor manager Colin Federow usually goes through two pairs of running shoes a year. Once, he went through five. As one of Brainsport’s shoe-fitting...
September 15, 2020
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Hot weather running tips with Coach Mike McDonald
With some of the hottest days of summer still ahead of us, runners may need to modify their training to stay healthy and happy. In...
July 29, 2020
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Tips for dealing with sore feet with Brad Spokes of ZONE Sports Physiotherapy
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in Saskatchewan, Brainsport owner Brian Michasiw has noticed an uptick in people contacting the store complaining of sore feet....
July 22, 2020
