There’s no such thing as proper running form
Running used to be a simple sport. I remember times when all it took was a pair of sneakers – any kind that felt comfortable on feet. No one cared how their foot landed on the ground or how high their...
View ArticleTraining tips: Schedule time for speed
Building an aerobic base and gradually running more provides the foundation upon which speed and endurance are built. Improving endurance is the easier and more straightforward skill that simply...
View ArticleTraining tips: How to rearrange your running schedule
Just because the week only has seven days in it, doesn’t mean your training schedule must too. While most training plans are structured around the standard work week, with mid-week workouts and the...
View Article10 (non-)running tips to improve your training
We runners know that if we really want to improve, get faster and possibly set a new PB, we’re going to have to work for it. More miles, more intervals, more hills. And after all the time and energy...
View ArticleIncreased cholesterol no longer a nutrient of concern
A report from America’s top dietary advisory panel has opted to move away from a decades-long warning to decrease dietary cholesterol consumption for fear it contributes to heart disease. The panel...
View ArticleRace Day Do’s and Don’ts
From RaceGuide, everything you need to know to have a successful race day. The most important and accurate piece of advice for race day success is a simple one: “Nothing new on race day.” A race is no...
View ArticleTraining tips: Practice fuelling and hydration on the run
Whether you’re training for an upcoming race or just running longer runs, learning when and how to fuel and hydrate while running is a valuable skill. Any run lasting longer than about 75 minutes will...
View ArticleTraining tips: What to do when the plan falls through
Goal setting is an important and arguably essential part of engaging in any activity or performing any task. Running and training are no different in that you need to have some idea as to what you want...
View ArticleSilly advice that every runner has received
It has happened to all of us. You bump into a fellow runner, mention something running-related and off they go on an ‘I’m so full of good advice you’re so lucky you ran into me let’s spend the next 30...
View ArticleWords of wisdom from a new running dad
I believe the best wisdom comes from older runners who have marathon battle scars, quick times and the experience and knowledge to pass along guidance. I am a middle-aged runner who has fumbled at...
View ArticleWhat’s in my race bag? CBC host Scott Russell
After putting in the physical preparation for race day, runners want to be confident they are ready with everything they need for the actual date. It’s easy to leave out a race day essential. That’s...
View ArticleTraining tips: Beat the heat
Now that summer has officially arrived and temperatures are beginning to heat up (not to mention that horrible humidity), it’s time to start re-thinking about when and how you run to best deal with the...
View ArticleThe vet explains: How to run with your dog (safely)
Lately, we’ve been talking to lots of runners that run with their dogs. While we love hearing stories about runners and their best canine running buds, it also got us thinking about the scientific and...
View ArticleTraining tips: How to adjust your effort for heat and humidity
With temperatures rising and humidity nearing the max, running now seems to require more energy and effort than it did a few months ago. Easy runs feel anything but, long runs seem longer and hitting...
View ArticleTen things we (eventually) all learn about running
Whether you just started running this year or have been doing it for decades, sooner or later we all come to realize that there are things we were never told about running. 1. Running sucks sometimes....
View ArticleTraining Tips: See a specialist for expert advice
Despite what seems like an endless amount of resources — websites, magazines, fellow runners, our own experience, etc. — there comes a time when we all need a second opinion and some expert advice....
View ArticleWays to take the agony out of running
Let’s be honest, sometimes running is pure agony. Sometimes, you just have to do it even when you can think of more fun ways to spend your efforts. The good news is that you can always do something to...
View ArticleTop 10 mistakes that are derailing your weight loss
There might be a few things on this list that surprise you. 1) You’re not counting all your calories. A lot of the time, we think of our daily calories as what we consume during breakfast, lunch and...
View ArticleTraining tips: On setting a variety of goals
As with any endeavor, it’s important to have a variety of goals to work towards. The same goes for running, training and racing. Whether you aim to run more consistently, train for a new distance or...
View ArticleThe list: Small and simple ways to be a better runner
Running is said to be simple but often feels anything but. Finding the time and energy to commit to becoming a better runner, whether that’s running more, running further and faster, staying...
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