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Good tips from The Running Lab for summer running. Hydrate • Before/During/After • If you return from a run and lost significant weight, the weight loss is water that needs to be replenished • Electrolytes are key to beating post run fatigue. Excessive sweating = essential minerals lost Listen to Your Body • Understand your hydration needs and be vigilant about the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. • If your are feeling any signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke stop running and cool down immediately. Sun Protection • Apply? Read more

Starts June 29 – Finish Line: Don Doan Dash on September 7 Whether you’re a beginner or getting back into running, this 10-week program will guide you every step of the way to your first (or fastest!) 5K. What’s Included: ✅ Structured weekly training plan✅ Group runs & coaching support✅ Motivation and accountability✅ Entry to the Don Doan Dash (5km) – your goal race on Sept 7!✅ Race T-shirt✅ Finisher medal No experience necessary – just bring your sneakers and your commitment. Cost: $75 (includes $52.33 race fee) 👉 Registration? Read more

Please note there might be a smaller number of folks or no one for our Sunday run as a large group will be participating in the ALS Walk at Chinguacousy Park. Read more

Join our team on June 8th, to participate in the 2025 Walk to End ALS. Location: Chinguacousy Park/Picnic Shelter #3 Address: 9050 Bramalea Rd, Brampton, ON L6S 6G7 Registration Time: 10:00 AM Walk Start Time: 10:30 AM You can register here: 2025 Walk to End ALS – Ontario : Register OR you can join our team / donate here: 2025 Walk to End ALS – Ontario : DoanerGroaners (in loving memory of Don Doan) Read more

The Brampton Benders are happy to announce a donation of $5,000 to the Knights Table.  Thank you to the sponsors of the Run4Hope; DR HVAC, Senior Comfort Care, the Co-Operators at Fisherman Drive, the Sur Taal Heritage Organization, and Argo International for helping to make this possible. Thank you to our participants and members for their help. Read more

Thank-you to our members who came out to support our cheer / water station at the Brampton Marathon. We were able to support 1700 folks who participated in this event. Good job to all the participants. Don’t forget to join us for the Don Doan Dash on September 7th! Register today to save money. Read more

A reminder that we will be running from Professor’s Lake tonight in order for our members that volunteered for the Run4Hope to earn their medals.  Read more

Photos from the start of the 5k and 10k races have been added to our Run4Hope photo page. Finish line photos will be posted later today.  Read more

Timing Shack has posted the results for the Run4Hope. Results can be found here. Read more

There is limited parking at the Recreation Centre, if the lot is full please park at: St. John Bosco School 1025 North Park Road Brampton, Ontario L6S 4B4 DO NOT park at the church across the street as your car will be towed! We are expecting a large crowd so please give yourself plenty of time to get to the site and prepare. Race kits can be picked up between 7:30 – 8:30 am. Volunteers please park at the school.  Read more