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MEC trail video series: Mastering proper trail running technique

Trail running requires a unique combination of skills and technique. We chat with MEC ambassador Jim Willet who helps break down the basics

How to return to running after finishing your goal race

Your training and workouts prepared you well and you ran the best race you could. Whether or not you set […]

Back-to-back hard runs: Can they work out for you?

Doing two hard efforts back-to-back may seem like an odd idea, but with careful consideration, it could provide a unique training boost

When running less will get you further ahead

When it comes to training, we’re often told we should run a bit longer, a bit faster and a bit […]

Trail running reminders just in time for spring

  Just as temperatures start to climb and the hours of daylight increase, so to do the reasons to get […]

A survival guide for dealing with a running injury

Most runners will unfortunately find themselves injured at some point. Here’s what you can expect and what you should do when dealing with a running injury.

Is it ever okay to quit? 5 reasons not to run

Normally quitting is not the best idea or something we’d suggest, but truthfully, when it comes to running and training, […]

Spring marathon season is around the corner. Where are you racing?

Spring has officially arrived (according to the calendar anyway), which means an abundance of runs and races across the country. […]

Running your first race? Tips to make the most of the experience

Whether your first race or your fiftieth, there are plenty of things you should and shouldn’t do on race day. These are some of them.

Weekly Workout: Get on track for faster 5K and 10K races

Shorter races such as the 5 and 10K are abundant and offer a perfect opportunity to test your speed and strength yet require less total training.

Training tips: Add more mileage to improve performance

Those training for a full or half marathon know the value and importance of mileage. To be successful at longer […]

Could this coastal half-marathon be B.C.’s best kept running secret?

It’s no joke. The BMO Sunshine Coast April Fool’s Run may well be one of B.C.’s best running events. Taking […]