Footnotes

Footnotes by Runanthropic - June 27, 2025

Jun 27, 2025

A Dose of Inspiration

Canada Day

I’ve been given some strange looks before (it’s never really bothered me).But some of the strangest are when I tell people that my favourite holiday is Canada Day.

Yes! You read that correctly. My favourite holiday is Canada Day. Let me explain.

I think Canada Day is the perfect holiday because it includes everyone! It’s non-denominational, doesn’t matter what your gender is, or how old you are, or whether you were born here, or the colour of your skin. You don’t even need to be CANADIAN to celebrate. One year we were out of the country on July 1st and the resort put on a fireworks display for the Canadians (well, that’s what I told the kids!).

And almost everything is closed! There’s nothing else to do, but head over to your local park. It will be brimming with people. There’s food, music, food, craft sales, food, activities for the kids, and did I mention FOOD!

The holiday ends off the perfect way - with fireworks.

Still not convinced. Make plans to go out to your local public park and hang out with the masses on Canada Day. It just might be all the convincing you need. Just remember to stay for the fireworks!

Run well.

Question of the week

What’s your happiest Canada Day memory?

A Bit of Training Advice

Running and sleep have a strong, interconnected relationship. Regular running can improve sleep quality and duration, while adequate sleep is crucial for runners to recover, perform well, and avoid injuries.

How Running Improves Sleep:

Running reduces stress and anxiety, regulates circadian rhythm, increases melatonin production,improves sleep quality and duration, and improves overall health.

How Sleep Impacts Running:

Sleep is essential for muscle recovery, tissue repair, and hormone release that supports muscle growth and bone building, enhances performance, prevents injuries, and fosters proper nutrient absorption and metabolism.

For more reading on the interconnection of sleep and running visit physiopedia.

The advice provided is for information purposes only. Everyone is different and you should govern yourself accordingly. The links, thoughts and expressions are a starting point for your further exploration and investigation. Please don't undertake strenuous activity without being properly prepared or consulting a doctor or relevant professional.

A Fun Race

First Blaze Trail Race

July 12, 2025

https://raceroster.com/events/2025/96510/the-first-blaze-trail-race-2025

A Worthy Charity

The Toronto Bruce Trail Club

The Toronto Bruce Trail Club (TBTC) is one of the nine clubs of the Bruce Trail Conservancy. The Toronto section of the Bruce Trail stretches along the Niagara Escarpment from Highway 401 to Creditview Road, primarily within the beautiful Regional Municipality of Halton.

The Club’s dedicated team of volunteers maintain 50 km of main Bruce Trail plus 66 km of side trails, and they steward 14 properties.

https://torontobrucetrailclub.org/