Peach City Runners
214 Main Street V2A 5B2 Penticton, BC, Canada

Should Runners Add a Vitamin D Supplement to Their Diet in Winter? Getting sun exposure in the winter months can difficult, especially populations in the north. Athletes who are not getting regular sun exposure should have a plan in place for supplemental Vitamin D or a combination of dietary and supplemental Vitamin D. while strong bones are certainly important for runners due to the high impact nature of the sport, vitamin D is also necessary for calcium absorption and fa...st-twitch muscle fiber function. It also modulates more than 2,000 genes involved in cellular growth, immune function, and protein synthesis. Read on for a winter refresher course on the benefits of Vitamin D, plus, what all those studies linking COVID-19 and vitamin D really mean. https://bit.ly/3n3QhrT

6 Most Common Workout Mistakes Made by Beginners In this article a trainer breaks down the mistakes people make when adding strength training to their cross-training routines. Neglecting nutrition... Picking up the weights too soon Ignoring mobility and flexibility Falling into a routine Taking rep counts too seriously Breezing through workouts Read on for tips about how to avoid these common mistakes https://bit.ly/3luWIDm

Contest Alert We are so excited to bring you Shop Where Your Heart Is Giveaway Contest! When you make a purchase from a downtown business between Dec 4 ...- 9, via shopping (online or in -store), dining, pick-up, or delivery, you can enter a Shop Where Your Heart Is giveaway contest! You can win one of two prizes of a 100-dollar gift card of your choice to any downtown business. The winners will be drawn on Wed, Dec 10, at noon, and contacted via phone or email. How to Enter: 1Purchase from one of your favourite downtown business on one of the dates listed above 2Take a picture of your receipt, include the date, business name, and your contact info & email it to [email protected] Psst... guess what?! You can enter as many times are you wish more entries = more of a chance to win!! FMI: https://downtownpenticton.org/shop-where-your-heart-is-con/ #lovelocalpenticton #downtownpenticton #visitpenticton #chamberbuzz #supportlocal #staylocal #BCBuyLocal

Try these 2-ingredient protein-low fat pancakes They really are made with just bananas and eggs and they’re gluten-free and dairy-free! Read on to find out how to make these 2-ingredient banana pancakes. A great little breakfast option before your morning run. Yum. Article for The Kitchn by Emma Christensen https://getpocket.com//how-to-make-2-ingredient-banana-pan

Chris Nikic makes Ironman history 16 hours, 46 minutes Congratulations Chris Nikic you’re an Ironman! Thousands of people from around the world watched the Ironman Florida livestream Saturday night to see Chris Nikic make history. With a time of 16 hours, 46 minutes and nine seconds, he became the first athlete with Down syndrome to complete a full Ironman triathlon.... Anything truly is possible. Read on for the recount of Chris’ remarkable achievement. https://www.bbc.com/sport/triathlon/54869998