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The Independent Running Retailers of Canada (IRRC) is a coast to coast alliance of locally owned community driven specialty running stores. Through the sharing of knowledge, experience and business best practices we will deliver the highest level of customer and community service.

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ADIDAS IRRC SUPPLIER OF THE MONTH – MAY

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Pull on the men’s adiZero Boston 3 shoes by adidas and you’ll already be well on your way to qualifying. These premium running shoes have a FORMOTION® design that brings your foot in for a smooth comfortable landing, a breathable air mesh upper and TORSION® midfoot support. Weight: 9.3 oz. (size 9) FORMOTION® adapts to [...]

Foreruners Wins 2011 IRRC Store of The Year Award

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Forerunners winner of 2011 – Forerunners founded by Peter and Karen Butler in 1986 and now managed by Todd Jangula received the 2011 Independent Running Retailers of Canada Store of The Year Award. The Award was presented to peter and Todd at The Running Events 50 best Store Awards Banquet in Austin Texas. This was [...]

Balega 2011 Ubuntu Award Presented to Luke MacDonald of Aerobics First

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  The Ubuntu Award is an award presented by Balega International. Ubuntu is a South African word that loosely translates to a sense of humanity or community, said Chris Bevin, general manager of Balega International as he presented the 2011 Ubuntu Award to Luke MacDonald of Aerobics First, a Halifax, Nova Scotia Based Running Specialty [...]

THE TRAVELLING ATHLETE

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Tips for Running While Traveling Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, you may be wondering how you can fit your running schedule into your travel plans. Follow these tips and strategies so you don’t have to put your running on hold while you’re on the road. Do research before you leave. Check out sites [...]

IRRC FEATURES RUN FOR LIFE

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Whether you are running around the block or hoping to secure your place on the starting line in Boston, we hope you find our running resources and information useful. Our goal is to keep you running! If there is not a running group in your community, we can help you establish one! Our volunteer programs [...]