Category Archives: advice

Must Be Something in the Paris Water

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Tanis Smith - Road Racer

This season has been 99% ups and only 1% down. I’ve been training and racing at a new level which we runners like to call a “breakthrough” season. Spring Season Recap- The Numbers: Refrigeeeighter 8miler – Raced in 4-5inches of … Continue reading →

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Recovery and staying sane

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Tanis Smith - Road Racer

Here it is, week 4 of no running and trying to stay sane. A few weeks back I injured myself at work lifting too heavy of a weight and pulled my groin. Bit of a frustrating injury.  I thought it … Continue reading →

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Strength Training for Runners – HoneyMaxx Article

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Tanis Smith - Road Racer

Strength Training for Runners  How to Run a New Personal Best and Stay Injury Free (…without simply running more)  by Tanis Smith, Road-racer, B.H.K., B.Ed., CanFit Pro PTS We’ve all heard it before, “you’re only as strong as your weakest … Continue reading →

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Talk at Running Room & Reflections

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Tanis Smith - Road Racer

This week I did a talk to a group of runners who are a part of Josie Wadja‘s Running Room running clinic. The program is for novice runners who are looking to gain knowledge about running and racing, or for … Continue reading →

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