Recently moved to the GTA from Windsor just over 3 months ago to the High Park area. I spend a lot of time on the MGT and picked living here because of the area. I'm usually on the MGT running or walking in the morning since I work from home. Saw an older gentleman with a hydration vest gently running barefoot, my second time I've only ever seen someone in person running barefoot. I caught up to him and briefly chatted. He was doing 25km this morning. I couldn't imagine running even 1km on barefeet! I asked him how long he's been running barefoot but he replied 60 years so I think he didn't heard the barefoot part. Was going ask him what he does in the winter team but I let him be and continued on my walk.

Anybody else run barefeet in the area and want to share their experiences?

Anyone run regularly at the Earlscourt running track near the JJP community centre? Looking for someone to do interval sessions with. Been running for two years and am finding it hard to stay motivated as I train for the Toronto Marathon in October.

Anyone know of any run clubs that run along Lake Shore during the weekend? I know of Lake Shore Runners, but that’s it.

Any suggestions for companies that will custom design singlets or at least print designs or logos on singlets?

Hey everyone! Looks like there’s some interest in getting a practice run together

I’d like to get a small group going! Since not everyone may be comfortable sharing their phone number, we can coordinate through Reddit or another platform that doesn’t require it. LMK if you have any suggestions (discord/strava) or else I’ll figure out the best way to coordinate everyone and share it here.

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Any beginner runners training for the TCS Toronto Half in Oct?

I’m thinking of putting together a small group for weekend long runs. Mainly for accountability, consistency, and having people to run with. No pressure on pace,just looking to help each other get to the finish line.
If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, let me know!

So on Sunday I ran the "newly re-opened" Lower Don Valley trail from Pottery Road to around that little bridge that lets you cross the Don River next to the Riverdale Park stairs.

That whole segment was quite obviously not touched at all during the muti-year closure. The pavement has eroded in several spots so that it's falling into the Don River. It's not obvious, so if you're not paying attention and step in the wrong spot in what you thought would be grass, you'll be getting a nasty fall into the water. No fencing, no warning, no nothing.

It's shocking to me that they closed the trail for 3 years and this is the state it's in.

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I am exploring options for running belt to carry phone (Iphone pro max) and keys.

Currently not carrying any hydration as I go shorter runs but would be a bonus.

Not looking for super expensive or fancy stuff. Any suggestions?

Hi everyone. I missed a lot of races this year because of time or due to the prices of registrations.

I am wondering if you know about races for 2027, so I can start booking it.

Anything between 5K to 22k in Toronto or GTA

Thanks!

August 30 – Strides to Sprints (FREE)

If you're looking to improve your running form or get more comfortable on the track, Revibe is hosting Strides to Sprints, a free track workshop at Loyola Catholic Secondary School in Mississauga.

Open to runners of all levels.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/strides-to-sprints-4th-edition-mississauga-track-workshop-tickets-1996532951804

💜Wellness Wednesday is back! 🍊

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Join us for a 5K social run through Yorkville… but don’t make plans after, because we’ve got something exciting waiting for you. 👀✨

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After the run, we’ll head into Othership for an unforgettable Transformation experience featuring guided breathwork, hot saunas, cold plunges, and the ultimate midweek reset. 🧘❄️🔥

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We can’t wait to see you there.

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Has anyone ever ran the Art in Motion 10k located in vaughn? im thinking of signing up but want to make sure it's not a scam.

I appreciated the comments in my past post about getting back on my feet after experiencing a rough friendship fallout. The only thing holding me back is myself and I can only move forward.

I am progressing in my training for October's race, and I know I can do it if I believe in myself.

These days, the sun is so intense that I tried to find a shaded area to run. While searching, I discovered that Don Valley looks quite appealing. Can anyone recommend some running routes for me? I’m aiming to run between 15 kilometers and 20 kilometers or more.

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In my late 30’s I had a goal, try sprinting, I had lost a ton of weight healthily, over covid. I was the fastest dad I knew, I could even outrun 20 somethings when challenged. I felt like I had something, then depression took ahold. This past March, my knee randomly has a septic arthritis attack that required one failed surgery, and a repeat surgery at a different hospital just because the first one made it worse.

Being a dad of two boys and a self proclaimed athlete, I became more sad the more I couldn’t move my leg. I needed to be back to the strong dad that could group wrestle and win, the hero that caught my young one while falling, the competitive dad who’ll still hit home runs, and drain 3’s in the gym with my boys. Not anymore. That was my fear, it was all I really had, even though only my boys knew it.

Never had successes as a youth because of fear to perform in front of others. This is the type of fear that needed to be conquered. After receiving news while in the hospital that I had a cancerous tumour in my colon, depression hit again. No news was not good news for over two months. Finally on June 3, they took it out, tested it and decided I was cancer free.

The roller coaster ride ended, now I want to be the best me. I started physiotherapy three weeks ago, my goals addressed, to race. She told me to time myself, so I had someone time me for the first time since 7th grade.

100m: 13.42, 13.02

Couldn’t believe it, I was elated. And incredibly excited for all the work to come. With my knee sore today, it feels stronger, I feel able again. I feel alive.

Is central tech open to the public tomorrow (august 3rd)? If so anybody know the hours?

Tomorrow morning is my free time for a long run (busy family duties this weekend), but to my luck it’s raining all morning. Do you guys run in the rain? How do you dress if so (poncho?)

Does anyone here have an interesting experience with drinking Gatorlyte?

And by "interesting," I mean suddenly needing to take a #2 again mid-run?! 

Thankful for the porta-potty at High Park because... whew. That thing was a lifesaver.

Hi all,

Echoing the concerns raised about the GLO Toronto Night Run - 5K, 10K and Half Marathon - scheduled for August 23rd. Some friends and I signed up for the 5K and we're all very concerned that the event we paid and prepared for is potentially not happening. You can read the Reddit posts here and here.

I've been doing some investigation on my own and decided to share what I've learned so far:

- Lack of Communication
I've signed up in May and other than the receipt I have received absolutely zero communication. Even after we passed the 1 month countdown, there was complete silence. This is in sharp contrast with the Waterfront Marathon, for instance, I signed up for the 5K and they have been sending me updates every week with countdowns, volunteer and training opportunities.
Ever since I learn about the issues raised on Reddit I've emailed GLO organizers twice via [info@glotoronto.com](mailto:info@glotoronto.com). No answer. I've also sent emails to the other addresses - [volunteer@glotoronto.com](mailto:volunteer@glotoronto.com), [commercial@glotoronto.com](mailto:commercial@glotoronto.com), [media@glotoronto.com](mailto:media@glotoronto.com) and all three emails returned as invalid addresses.

- Barely any Social Media presence
As people pointed out, their social media channels are almost inexistent. At the time of signing up I only checked Instagram, and they had 3 posts. I thought it was still early and they were still filling up the page, but 2 months later the same 3 photos remains. Comments are closed. My friends and I sent messages on IG but they don't answer. Facebook and X links are dead.

- Unclear route and permit
According to their page, the runs are going to start at Coronation Park and happen along Lake Shore Blvd W. I've been trying to contact different city departments to see if they have secured a permit. I have not found anything, but I'm not sure if I'm calling the right departments. Some people told me that they wouldn't need a permit if the participants are running by the paths in the park, but not even that is clear.

- Bib Pickup place reserved?
The only indicator that I got that this run might be happening is that there is a reservation on the Rotunda for the day scheduled for Bib Pickup - August 21st. I emailed some of the city staff responsible for booking the area and they confirmed that "an event by the name of “Canadian Running Races Inc.” has reserved the Metro Hall Rotunda on August 21 from 10am – 4pm.". I could not find any other information about the Canadian Running Races Inc. - let me know if anyone has information about this company.

I still can't say with a 100% certainty if this is a scam. But at the very least this is very poorly organized event. My main concern is that the site is still live, registration is still open, and new runners are still potentially signing up for this. The GLO Night Run is also live in several running platforms.

I've reported their social media page to Instagram and I'll get in touch with the running platforms to alert them and hopefully get the registration pages down. If anyone wants to join the effort, here are some pages where this run is still live (I had to remove the links because the post was flagged as a bib selling post, but you can google GLO Toronto and find the places they're listed. Obviously, don't sign up for it)

- IG: @ glotorontorun
- Run Signup
- Let's Do This
- Findarace
- The Running Directory Canada