Running in the heat

Now that I've forgiven Mother Nature for the worst May in recent memory I think it's time that we discuss the realities of running in warmer temperatures.

Online Registration Required by July 1st!

Thank-you to all those who emailed to confirm interest, we will still need you to register at the following link to provide the race organizers with all required information.

http://www.phonakevents.com/newsletter/EB11-38-fit-with-phonak/newsletter.html

Thanks!

Meet Andrea Lynn Sloan

We're definitely lucky to work in an industry with such an interesteing cast of characters, and Andrea Lynn Sloan is no exception.  I first met Andrea back in 2007 at a launch event when somone suggested that she and I shared a passion for endurance events.  Little did I know that I was about to have my socks blown off by her very nonchalant description of the types of events that she had participated in.  Fast forward about a year and I bumped into Andrea just after she had returned from one of the most ultra, of ultra-marathons across the Desert in Morocco.  Yes, Ladies and Gents, Andrea is a bonafied ULTRA-Marathoner and we're thrilled to have her as part of the Phonak/CanHEAR Uganda running team.....

Andrea on May 29th after a soggy Sulphur Springs Ultra-Marathon

Here's a little bit more about Andrea.......

The Half Marathon Program

Okay, this isn't "the" half-marathon program as much as it is "a" half-marathon program.  Depending on the event that you're planning on taking part in you should be starting to follow a plan by now (assuming you want to finish healthy and enjoy the experience).  I know a guy (okay, it was me), who ran his first marathon without training properly....an awful way to spend a morning, and I paid for it every time I had to climb or descend stairs for the following week.

As stated, this is a good "suggested" plan, we're all coming at this with different fitness and experience.  Do what works for you....

The time has come.....



Our newest HTW Ambassador....

What do I know about Joey McIntyre?  Until recently not a lot beyond the fact that he was my sister's favourite in the early 90's boy band "New Kids on the Block".  Lately however Joey has made his way back on to my radar; no, my sister hasn't dusted off his posters in light of their recent reunion tours (her husband wouldn't approve), but rather the fact that Joey has become one of our Hear the World Ambassadors.  Joey's endorsement comes along with deep personal significance as his son Rhys was born with a severe hearing loss.  Joey has a become a strong voice in his mission to raise awareness on behalf of children with hearing loss, and we are extremely grateful for his support.

Without a rope....

There isn't a single step of running in this video, but I thought I'd post it as it never ceases to amaze me what people are capable of.  My heartrate was up a few times during this one.  Once you've watched it think how much more comfortable you are with the idea of running a 5km or half marathon :)

http://www.wimp.com/withoutrope/

Have a great weekend everyone.

Adam.