Harriers Awards 2023

Harriers Harrier The power of our Harriers flock is infinite: we certainly fly strongest as a group. But within that flock are individuals who inspire others to reach for bigger goals, either by their own determination, by their capacity to lead, or by their unrelenting support of all those around Read more…

Running Your Best 5km

by Alistair Munro Riding the edge that gets you to the finish line in the shortest possible time without creating a lactic acid blowout is exquisitely difficult. The two biggest limiters are your mental toughness and pain tolerance, but the good news is that both can be mastered through practice in Read more…

Harriers Awards 2022

Harriers Harrier The power of our Harriers flock is infinite: we certainly fly strongest as a group. But within that flock are individuals who inspire others to reach for bigger goals, either by their own determination, by their capacity to lead, or by their unrelenting support of all those around Read more…

Our Founding Story

The history of the Harriers is a story of the heart, of passing the torch from one vibrant beating centre to another. Before we were Harriers we were MBP (Megan Brown Performance), a group of dedicated runners on a quest to better our times, performances, and ourselves. Guided by Megan’s Read more…

Embrace the Off Season

by Jenn Faraone I love the “off season” – the break that comes following months of regimented training and racing, and before initiating another round of structured workouts. But not everyone shares this excitement; for some, taking time off can be challenging. Fear starts to creep in. I don’t want to Read more…

Getting to the Start Line

Preparation starts two to three days before the race. Food • You should be eating roughly the same amount of food (number of calories) for the last three days before your race, as if you were still in heavy training. The goal is to ensure your glycogen (immediate energy supply) Read more…

Beat The Heat!

Running in the heat and humidity can challenge even the best runners, and Ontario in the summer is all that and more! It’s critical to not only understand the early signs of heat injury, but have a toolbox of strategies to prevent it from happening in the first place. Whilst Read more…