Welcome to the official site of Guelph's own specialty running, walking, fitness and triathlon store... The Running Works. The Running Works offers a wide range of shoes, apparel and accessories for all your running, walking, fitness and triathlon needs. Our knowledgeable staff will help you find just what you need to make your athletic goals a reality.
We are located in the middle of downtown Guelph at 33 Quebec Street, two doors down from the Bookshelf.
Local runner Geoff Linton will be heading off this July to do the 32nd annual Badwater Ultramarathon. This race is known as the “ world’s toughest foot race”, for a reason. Ninety of the world’s toughest athletes, ranging from runners to mountaineers will cover 135 miles non-stop from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney California in130 degree temperatures.
The start line is at 85 metres below sea level and reaches 2533 metres above sea level by the finish. Runners will go up mountains with vertical ascents, and pass landmarks such as Mushroom Rock and the Devil’s Cornfield.
Geoff "Badwater" Linton is raising funds for the Victor Matthews Scholarship fund that will support runners at the University of Guelph. Consider supporting him, it is tax deductible. The University has very little in the way of scholarships for runners, which can make it difficult for coaches there to attract the best high school runners.
To wish Geoff well on his adventure, come visit us as the store for more details. For more information on Badwater, or to watch the race live via webcast, visit: www.badwater.com.
VIDEO ABOVE - Shore to Shore race from Port Stanley to Grand Bend - 333km/24hr race - Team Chariots for Hire, sponsored by the Running Works.
Running Works is pleased to support The Ride to Conquer Cancer for 2009. This event is a 200 kilometer bike ride from Toronto to Niagara Falls and raises money for Cancer research at the Princess Margaret Hospital. All participants will receive a 15% discount off of regular priced items in the store. For more information on The Ride to Conquer Cancer visit their website at www.conquercancer.ca.
Beginner Triathlon clinic. In spring 2009, The Running Works is pleased to announce our Beginner triathlon clinic. The clinic is designed for the person new to the sport of triathlon and looking to compete in their first tri-a-tri at Guelph Lake in June. Cost is $69.95+GST. See clinics page for details.
The Guelph Triathlon Club (GTC) is open to anyone over the age of eighteen, from beginner to professional, who is interested in Triathlons or Duathlons. GTC members include individuals who have never competed before, or who are experienced in one sport and looking for something new, or trained professionals who, like all others, have a passion for this sport and enjoy training with other triathletes. For more information please visit our website at www.guelphtiathlonclub.ca.
Volunteer opportunities. Anyone interested in helping out at our local races, please contact John Marsden at john@tenda.ca.
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Guelph, ON. CAN
Local runner Geoff Linton will be heading off this July to do the 32nd annual Badwater Ultramarathon. This race is known as the “ world’s toughest foot race”, for a reason. Ninety of the world’s toughest athletes, ranging from runners to mountaineers will cover 135 miles non-stop from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney California in130 degree temperatures.
