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TORUNTO Distance Team – runners with a mission

Brittany Moran (Skip Photography) Olympic qualification, sub 2.35 marathon, Chicago Marathon, sub 35 minute 10 km...No lack of ambitions for the runners coach Jim is supporting on their way to succes. They have all proven themselves as runners and they have earned great respect in their local communities. Now they want to take their next step in their running career. Currently, TORUNTO...

Looking for Advice on Exercising during COVID-19?

Running- the perfect sport in time of pandemic? I hope you are well reading this! Running at least once a day for the last 40 years, and currently working in Toronto as a running ambassador I cannot help noticing a major change in my neighborhood taking place.  I see them in all colors, shapes and sizes. With or without proper running gear....

From strong to explosiveness

https://torunto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200130_Step-jump-explosive.mp4 As the World Championships Masters on tap here in Toronto, I am offering coaching services to serious amateurs, wanting to make seriuous progress towards 2020 running goals...either running the steeplechase or going for the longer distances...professional coaching will help Torontonians shining at the World's this summer. Interested in an intake session and coaching? Let coach Jim know at jim@torunto.ca

A marathon runner's perspective

Time to Change Focus?

What does the marathon runners see while they run a race? What is a good time for them to change focus? How different would their perspective of the world be? As a coach I watched the marathon last weekend in Toronto- which by the way was an amazing experience- and one thing struck me. Very many runners really enjoyed their journey...

LEARNTORUN with TORUNTO coach Jim

It’s simple: IF it’s a FRIDAY it's a runday. For all levels of runners. Join a small group session to learn about running, core strength and more. DETAILS: drop coach Jim a note at Jim@torunto.ca Jim will give you all the details. Drop him a note today!  

Toronto Marathon Succeses

TORUNTO is much about creating and sharing successes- so coach Jim is a very happy man after three of three of his runners ran a PB this weekend. Chris running his amazing 2.50 debut marathon- with only 6 weeks of specific marathon preparation. A runner's dream! And what about Britt- who improved her halfmarathon PB with more than 2 minutes!...