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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Quotes of the Week: 

News from the “Nest”: Are you one of the Chicks who have been inconsistent with your running lately? Ask yourself “What is preventing me from getting out the door?” Once you can identify the barriers, you can try to overcome them. Establishing a new habit is’t easy – you have to set yourself up to make it easier.  Here are some practical tips:

1. Book running into your calendar as an appt and make yourself unavailable to family, 2) “re-book” your run when you have a conflict with your reg time slot – don’t skip it, 3) have running clothes ready to go and change into running clothes as soon as you get home from work, 4) check in on FB to say you are going to increase accountability, 5) for cold nights draw a bath before you leave home so you can top it off and jump in when you get home, 6) buy new gear so you look forward to wearing it, 7) sign up for a fun with others so it forces you to stick to a training schedule, 8) keep a running log or use a tracking app so you can see your progress, 9) make running fun by doing different routes/run w different people, 10) nudge yourself by being grateful that you are healthy enough to do it and don’t squander your health!

If you are planning on using running to stay healthy for a long time, this may be a book for you. “Run Forever” by Amby Burfoot. It is geared towards beginners but has a lot of great info for veteran runners as well.  It’s a how to book filled with stories from his 50+ years of running.I have listened to it on audio book.  If you sign up for a new Audible account, your first book is free:) Download it here Run Forever. Paper versions available at Run Forever at Indigo.

Nik’s Chicks Gear: The new order has been placed. It should be arriving the first week of November.  I will keep you posted.

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 created a new Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/161238831448131/ 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 or girls who are doing Orange Theory or F45:)  Make it your ticket to compliance!!

Find your happy pace!   Niki