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”: A crew of us is all set to run the Hamilton half marathon.  We have veteran runners who have been around the block a few times and we have a first timer with us – Alison. This is her 3rd stint running with Nik’s Chicks, a good example of how things may not “stick” the first or second time.  What will it take for running to “stick” for you? Using 5 Second Rule (see below), signing up for a race (8 weeks til Resolution Runs, new program starts tomorrow) or committing to running with a buddy? It will get tougher to get yourself out in the dark and cols….but some of these runs will be the best you have all year!  Give it a go and make some positive changes…

A Really Good Read!: Are you the type of person that has good intentions to do stuff (go run, eat better, procrastinate with simple, though annoying tasks, etc.) but end up not doing it?  Here is the book for you!  

Just listened to it on Audible (first book is free) and listening to it again with my daughter. “5,4,3,2,1 just do it” is stupidly simple but it works!  Have shared concept w some running ladies and they are using it too. IT will be the push out the door that you will need for winter running.  Check it out! 5 Second Rule Audio Book 

NEW Learn to Run 5km: There has been some interest about a new Learn to Run Program so a new one will begin tomorrow morning 8am! Here is your program:  https://nikschicks.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/learn-to-run-5km-training-program-mths.pdf

Chime in on Facebook if you will be out.  This program will have you all set for Resolution Runs on Dec 31 or Jan 1!!  https://www.resolutionrun.ca/ 

I won’t be out…will be off picking up race kits for half marathon.  The program is easy to follow…just an out and back.  Don’t forget to stretch post run!

Winter Running: It is that time of year where you need to put a little more thought into your gear. It doesn’t mean a huge investment, but purchasing a few key pieces will keep you warm and comfortable.  Here is a handout to help you get started: Advice for Winter Running Gear  The word on the street is Costco has merino wool base layers avail for less than 30.00! Also, check out Mountain Equipment Co-op for some good options.

Nik’s Chicks Gear: The order has been shipped! I will post details of picking up on the FB Group page.

Strength Training:  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!!  The nudging and prodding is working for me:)

Find your happy pace!   Niki