Weighing a staggering 350 pounds, Brendan Carpenter’s health was in jeopardy until he turned to running. Now he’s shed 160 pounds and is taking on the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Half-Marathon for the second year in a row
Leslie Sexton and Kinsey Middleton added to the women’s field for the 2018 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon
A look at how funds raised through the Scotiabank Charity Challenge at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon help refugee claimants and Matthew House
David MacLennan from Pictou County, N.S. has run 62 marathons in the last 39 years, 31 of which he’s won. This year, he’s taking on the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon for the first time
We’re excited to announce your 2018 Under Armour Eastside 10K Pacer team! This crew has been hand-picked from dozens of applications to ensure our runners are set-up to hit PBs and run their best on September 15th. Check them out, pick your favourite, and run with them on race day!
Jake Robertson, one of the biggest names in global long-distance running, announces he’s going for victory at the 2018 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon
In just a few short years, Toronto’s Robert MacDonald has built a large community around the mantra that kept him going when things got difficult. In December of 2012, MacDonald suffered major injuries — including a dislocated spine — after he lost his grip and fell three stories off a balcony in Mexico. Paralyzed, he was airlifted to St. Michael’s Hospital and doctors gave him a 5% chance of walking again.
Hydrating becomes especially important in the summer when the temperatures rise. June and July temperatures can be quite variable, while August typically marks the hottest part of summer. A spike in temperatures leaves many of us unacclimatized.
“We can get far too bogged down by the fine details and miss the importance of what’s in front of us,” Krista DuChene says
Defending Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon women’s champion Marta Megra returns on Oct. 21
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