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MEC trail video series: Need-to-know points for your trail race prep

Tune in to watch our segment on getting all set for your trail race

Canadian marathons that should probably be on your radar this fall

From Victoria to St. John’s, the fall season features an abundance of 42.2K races to run fast and see some of Canada’s fabulous and scenic cityscapes

Hard versus easy: Why run intensity matters

When it comes to intensity, keep your easy days easy so the hard days don’t seem so hard

Practical tips to ace your goal race this season

Race season has arrived which means it’s time to focus on your training and racing goals and set into motion a plan to achieve them

Marathon workouts that go the distance from the Halifax Road Hammers

Lee McCarron of the Halifax Road Hammers offers some useful tips and practical suggestions for getting the most from your marathon preparations

Is marathon training harder than Ironman training? Study says: Yes

“In spite of Ironman athletes’ superior training time and total or weekly training load… the preparation of a 42K showed to be harder” says Spanish scientists after completing comprehensive research

Become bonk-proof: How to avoid hitting the wall

You felt great at 30K, but now your legs feel heavy, your mind foggy and you feel like you’re falling apart. You may be “hitting the wall”

MEC trail video series: Planning and executing an all-day trail running adventure

We catch up with Chris Chapman of MEC Ottawa who outlines how to plan and prepare for an all-day or multi-day trail adventure

On running and finding flow

For runners, flow is most likely to apply to any hard or prolonged effort, such as during a workout, long run or race

Quebec City Marathon offers scenic city tour and hope for a Boston Qualifier

Quebec’s provincial capital hosts a number of scenic and historic races. For some, the marathon also offers a last chance to qualify for Boston

Ten things we (eventually) all learn about running and training

On injuries, the importance of rest, how it can be addicting and that it sure isn’t cheap

Assess your risk of overtraining to avoid burning out

One part physical and another part psychological, overtraining is a period of prolonged fatigue, decreased performance and a general loss of motivation for running and training