For fans of the sport, the 2019 UA Eastside10K is going to one heck of a race. Stay tuned to CRS West social media channels for live updates on September 14th!
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Have you started preparing for the Under Armour Eastside 10K? To get ready for race day, all you need is eight weeks and the drive to run faster and stronger than before. To make sure you’re optimizing your training, our friends at MapMyRun have put together a well-structured training plan to set you up for success.
The 8-week training plan maps out how far you should be running each day, how to incorporate strength and mobility exercises into your routine, and how to make sure you are getting enough rest and recovery.
There are 4 parts to the program: Strength, Movement and Mobility, Running and Endurance, and Recovery. Here is how it works:
Strength: The strength program is designed to meet the demands of a runner who is looking to get a more competitive edge. It isn’t designed to build muscle, but rather enhance your stability and mobility to run stronger.
Movement and Mobility: This routine will prepare your body for running by increasing mobility at the ankles, hips and T-spine. It will also activate your body for the twice weekly strength sessions.
Running and Endurance: The running program is built for beginner and intermediate-level runners. You will be introduced to tempo running, fast hill repeats and long slow runs, as well as understanding the discipline of recovery runs.
Rest and Recovery: This routine is based on Under Armour’s belief that today’s recovery is tomorrow’s training. It is essential to attempt to restore movement quality after a run and the program is designed to hit the areas of the body that need the most attention. Under Armour has a line of recovery apparel with technology that returns infrared energy to your body, boosting localized blood flow and increasing the amount of oxygen reaching your muscles to restore your muscles faster. The recovery apparel is available in track suits and sleepwear.
Under Armour is giving Eastside participants a free 3-month trial of the MapMyRun premium membership. Use the code EASTSIDE2019 to activate your trial.
Register now for the Under Armour Eastside 10K on September 14.
Why you need to think about rest and recovery this race season
This time of year, many runners are planning out their race schedule, setting goals and choosing the right training plan. Building rest days and recovery into your plan are just as important to the process as the runs and gym sessions. Rest and recovery are necessary for muscles to repair, rebuild and strengthen so that you can reach your potential as an athlete.
Under Armour, the title sponsor for Eastside 10K, has introduced new apparel technology, scientifically designed to enhance performance and recovery to give athletes an edge over the competition. The new product called UA RUSH, is made with mineral infused fabric technology that, when activated by body heat, transfers the energy back into the body, resulting in improved blood flow and circulation. The product is designed to be worn at the time of sweat and promote improved performance, energy and recovery. When worn, UA RUSH stimulates increased endurance and strength. If you’re looking for an edge this race season, UA RUSH apparel may be something you want to try. It comes in men’s and women’s fitted tees, long-sleeved shirts, leggings, tights and sports bras for women.UA RUSH is something athletes can wear both in training leading up to race day and also during the race.
If you give UA RUSH a try, we’d love to see how it boosts your performance. Share your Under Armour Eastside 10K training photos on Instagram using #UAEastside10K.
Registration is now open for the Under Armour Eastside 10K. Sign up now!
The 2018 Under Armour Eastside 10k is sure to impress any fan of Canadian Road Racing! With so many storylines to choose from within the elite field, it is anyone’s guess who will prevail in both the Men’s & Women’s race.
We know the feeling all too well, you signed up for your race ages ago and now it’s snuck up on you with only one week to go. Here’s a few things to know to get ready for race day.
For the first time in UA Eastside 10k history, we will have both Champions back to defend their titles against very competitive fields. For fans of the sport, this is going to one heck of a race. Stay tuned to CRS West social media channels for live updates on September 15th!
Who will be crowned the Champ of the Climb at this year’s Under Armour Eastside 10k? Following in the footsteps of Toronto’s Spring Run Off, this year the Under Armour Eastside 10k will have the addition of a “race within the race” as we attempt to take the most feared part of the course and turn it into a (questionably) fun & memorable experience!
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!
Whether you’re running your first 10K or your 100th, having a well-structured prepared training plan is your best bet to set you up for a successful race day. From mobility and endurance to strength and recovery, this plan provides everything you need to have your best race yet—and maybe even snag yourself a PR along the way.
Running lifts people up in many different ways and we want to know how it lifts you up. Here at Canada Running Series, running helps lift us up in so many ways, including knowing the impact we – as a running community – can have on cities we race in. In September, thousands of runners will join the Under Armour Eastside 10K to run in, for, and with the Eastside. We are lifted up by knowing we’ve been able to support an area of Vancouver that often doesn’t get the attention it deserves. In addition to bringing the Eastside community together, we have been able to raise $17,000 to support three fantastic charities: Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre, Greater Vancouver Foodbank and PHS Community Services Society.
The title partner for the Eastside 10K, Under Armour, has recently launched UA HOVR, the brand’s latest innovation in footwear cushioning technology. Dave Dombrow, Under Armour’s Chief Design Officer says that when designing UA HOVR, the company set out to create the perfect combination of cushioning plus responsiveness and energy return – to essentially lift you up. The new cushioning system was created to provide not only a cushioned ride but also energy return. “The development of UA HOVR was inspired by the insight that every step a runner takes has the impact of 2-4x their body weight, holding them down,” said Dombrow. If you’re in the market for a new pair of running shoes this spring, UA HOVR may be something you want to try.
Registration is now open for the Under Armour Eastside 10K. Sign up now! #UAEastside10K
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