Nik’s Chicks is a FREE ladies only running/triathlon group. It is only a time and place to meet & a program to follow.  I cannot join you on every run/workout.  If you are new to exercising, it is advisable to have a doctor’s OK prior to beginning.  Any information or products represented on this site are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for any advice given to you by a medical, nutritional or fitness professional. Please sign my waiver (in “About”) and fill out my contact info sheet when you arrive for your first run.  Please park on West Oak Trails Blvd, Nightingale or at Bloomfield Park to avoid congestion, locking beeps and car doors closing around my neighbours’ houses! We run Tuesday and Thursday evenings 8pm and Saturday mornings 8am from the corner of Westoak Trails Blvd. and Blackbird Court.  Check out Weekly Workout section for specific times and distances.

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News from the “Nest”:  It’s update time:) It’s been fantastic to see new faces and returnees out.  One of these days we will all be out at the same time!  In the next few weeks the programs begin to stretch out and get longer.  Remember it’s all about covering the distance and don’t worry about having to take walk breaks or your pace.  As your cardiovascular endurance gets better these will change.  

Order your Nik’s Chicks custom clothing by October 2 – see info below.  Get signed up for a race to motivate you to get all three runs in during the week! Put your $ down and see the compliance go up! Want to start strength training? Join the Nik’s Chicks Strength Challenge – details below.  We all do more when we have others depending on us:  As the weather turns “Fallish” it’s the perfect time of year to run! Come on out!

NEW ORDER OCTOBER 2 – Nik’s Chicks Jackets, Long Sleeve Shirts, Tops: The new jackets and long sleeve tops are in. Check in with me to arrange a pick up. In case you missed the deadline or are new to the group and would like some Nik’s Chicks gear, I am putting in an order on OCTOBER 2 – jackets, long sleeve shirts, tank tops, etc.  Just need a minimum order of 10 items! For more info on the articles available check out https://www.champ-sys.ca/pages/running   We have previously ordered the Apex Windguard jacket 74.00, Women’s specific performance lite singlet 36.00, Women’s specific performance lite training top 40.00, Bella racerback 44.00, Women’s performance lite long sleeve 47.00. I have smalls avail in all styles for trying on. Other runners have other sizes. Prices don’t include shipping and taxes.  The design is below:

Strength Training:  We all know that there are many benefits to strength training: better posture, muscle balance, decreased injuries, etc. but it seems our best intentions fall by the way side when “life” gets in the way.  I am proposing a new Facebook group for those Chicks who need a nudge and some accountability.  I will be starting my own in home routine of 25-30 min strength/cross training on M, W, F mornings. I am signed up for Beachbody on demand https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/  (99.00 for 12 months) so I have access to all of their programs (on multiple devices) and I can pick and choose what I am in the mood for – as long as I do it three times a week. There are also 3 and 6 month options. If you feel like you want to join in with the “nudging and doing” ask to join the  Nik’s Chicks Strength Challenge  and start your 3 x week routine to supplement your running. This includes folks who have been assigned physio exercises that they aren’t doing:)  Make it your ticket to compliance!!

Find your happy pace!   Niki