Alan Brookes
Alan Brookes: Race Director, Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Canada Running Series
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Reflections on New York
Speed and drama were the words of the day at Sunday’s 2011 ING New York City Marathon.
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“Tradition”, legend in Canadian running and Harry’s Spring Run Off tomorrow
"TRADITION" That's the word on the roads this week. Last weekend I was at the 117th running of the Around the Bay 30K Road Race ...
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Malindi Elmore, Willy Kimosop set to defend titles at HSRO Vancouver 8K.
VANCOUVER. March 17th. Malindi Elmore and Willy Kimosop are all set to defend their titles at Harry's Spring Run Off 8K this Sunday, "Opening Day" ...
Alex Hutchinson
Alex Hutchinson: Alex Hutchinson is the author of "Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights? Fitness Myths, Training Truths, and Other Surprising
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Science of Running talk in Guelph on Tuesday, March 6: running form, minimalism, and more!
Just wanted to give a quick plug: I'm going to be appearing tomorrow (Tuesday) evening in Guelph along with national-team physiotherapist Brenda Scott-Thomas. We're each ...
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Science of Running talk in Calgary: Wed. Feb. 8 at 6 p.m.
Just a quick heads up to Calgary folks: I'll be giving a talk at Strides Running Store this Wednesday, from 6 to 7 p.m. I'll ...
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Dynamic stretching doesn’t hurt (or help) running performance
A new study from Florida State shows that pre-run dynamic and static stretching affect your body in different ways.
John Lofranco
John Lofranco: John Lofranco is a Montreal-based writer. His six-part fictional serial will be rolled out over the next six weeks. John also
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Part 6: The Race
The conclusion of John Lofranco’s six-part fictional serial about a high school cross-country runner, Karina, and her struggle to get over a strange injury.
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Part 5: Getting to the Line
Karina’s dream journals have helped her mentally prepare for a potential return to running. But will she be able to race? Find out in Part 5 of John Lofranco’s fictional serial.
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Part 4: Inception of a Solution
Find out how Karina uses the power of dreams to mentally prepare for her comeback from an injury, in Part 4 of John Lofranco’s fictional running serial.
Kate Kift
Kate Kift: Kate Kift lives in Vancouver. She is currently the Regional VP of the Barefoot Runners Society. Kate hopes to show that runni
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Barefoot running: Trailing ahead
Many experienced trail runners use minimalist shoes in their races.
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Barefoot Running: A Tale of Two Races
During two different types of races I was able to examine how many minimalist runners took part. Would I see more minimalist runners during a road race or a technical trail race? Despite my own expectations, my conclusions were surprising.
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Barefoot Running: Going Independent
When I first visited my local independent running store, I felt uncomfortable as the only minimalist runner in the running club. Nearly two years later, the store has made a commitment to stocking a range of shoes from a manufacturer that only makes minimalist shoes. The growth of independent running stores who are making the change and educating their customers will the be cornerstone of the minimalist running community.
Michelle Kempton
Michelle Kempton: Michelle Kempton used to be overweight, but now she's not. Exercising is her life, running her her passion, eating healthy i
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Raising Runners
My 5-year-old twins are registered for their first race… to say they are over the moon would be the understatement of the year (and that’s saying something since it’s only February)!
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Built to Run
I’m not sure who I’m trying to impress by running fast… since no one else probably cares how fast I can run. But everytime I do speed training I think about my junior high teacher (Miss Rushton) who told me I wasn’t built to run… so I run fast to prove her wrong… now that is some baggage!
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100% Fun Run
Yikes… I never thought I’d see the day but over the last couple of weeks I started to consider running a chore. That was a wake-up call for me that I needed to take a step back and remember why I run..
Noel Paine
Noel Paine: Noel Paine is a Communications professional in Ottawa, freelance writer, runner and former Canadian Forces military officer w
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One of Canada’s strongest men’s marathon teams heads to London
A chat with Canadian marathoners Eric Gillis, Reid Coolaset and Dylan Wykes about what it took to get where they are and what they are planning for the London Olympics.
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A View from the World of a Young Canadian Runner
Up and coming New Brunswick runner Nick MacMackin shares his view of running and his hopes for the future.
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Canadian trail runner Jen Segger wins international causeway crossing 100K
Author meets Canadians including Jen Segger and finds Tim Hortons during an ultra-adventure in Northern Ireland.
Rebecca Gardiner
Rebecca Gardiner: By her own admission Rebecca Gardiner is a very average runner, committed to proving you don’t have to be serious to go ser
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Saying good-bye to status potatus
My journey to go from Couch Potato to Kenyan runner - or at least become kind of speedy - is striding forward
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Running Hot
Ask runners of yesterday’s Boston Marathon and they’ll tell you that Lucifer himself was volunteering at a water station near Heartbreak Hill.
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Fun Run
I finished yesterday’s Around the Bay in 2:48:33, a mere one hour and fifteen minutes after winner, Olympic-marathoner-to-be and Canadian Running blogger Reid Coolsaet, but a definite PB for yours truly.
Reid Coolsaet
Reid Coolsaet: Reid Coolsaet has been running cross-country ever since the sixth grade and hasn’t missed a single season, although he's ha
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Look and see the distance in my eyes
Eric and I just finished up our first official marathon workout towards the Olympics. Our marathon build-up starts 14 weeks out
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Hey fellas have you heard the news?
Dylan Wykes’ 2:10:47 for 7th place at Rotterdam today qualifies him for the Olympic Marathon!
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You never count your money when you’re sittin’ at the table
Training in Flagstaff
Rory Gilfillan
Rory Gilfillan: I am a 38-year-old Grade 8 teacher and distance runner.
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The race to be average
Blogger Rory Gilfillan laments that popular culture fails to celebrate real achievements as much as it hails mediocrity.
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What’s wrong with elitism?
Blogger Rory Gilfillan wants Canadian marathons take a page out of Boston and New York’s books.
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Age is no deterrent for Kooymans
Blogger Rory Gilfillan has this look at masters talent Jerry Kooymans, who continues to beat runners much younger than him.
Samantha Durnford
Samantha Durnford: Samie is a new runner who attempts to fit running into her work life, social life, and yoga life. While trying to make runnin
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What’s old is new
Seven tips to help female runners spruce up their wardrobe.
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Minimalist or regular shoe?
Blogger Samantha Durnford finds comfort in minimalist running shoes.
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I’ll start training… tomorrow
When training with your significant other and starting new goals, there’s no sense in making your goals public. Keep it silent, but write it down.
Simon Donato
Simon Donato: Once an adventure racer, I've turned my full attention to running ultras and learning the art of running them well. I live in
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Stronger = Longer?
I had always been into barefooting as a way to develop strong blister-free feet and generally strengthen the legs, but as I experimented with barefoot running, I began to think that there was more to running injury free than simply losing the shoes. Together with Amy Barnett, who handled strength and conditioning for Adrenaline Rush Athletics in Calgary we designed a study to test the role core strength played in maintaining a natural running gait and preventing breakdown and injury over distance.
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The Glory of Boston
I should be sleeping. I’m in Boston, hours from the race. Yes, I’m excited. I didn’t expect to be excited though. After all, it’s a road race, but man, it’s shaping up to be one hell of a road race. I had been skeptical coming here and wasn’t looking forward to the pounding on the road. I’m a believer now!
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Caballo Blanco is missing in New Mexico
Caballo Blanco is missing after going out for a trail run in New Mexico. How can we help?
Steve Boyd
Steve Boyd: Steve Boyd coaches cross-country and track at Queen's University. He is also one of Canada's top Masters runners.
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Queen’s distance program still kicking
Steve Boyd, coach of the distance program at Queen’s University, sets the record straight about changes to the track program.
Zoran Bozicevic
Zoran Bozicevic: Zoran Bozicevic is a Toronto-based journalist, marathoner and producer of the Runcast podcast on runcast.net.
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How to overcome common sleep issues and get enough rest
Tips to battle issues that keep runners awake and help them get enough deep sleep, crucial for recovery.
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Heart-rate training: pros and cons
Training using heart-rate zones: what is it, how to do it, and what are the downsides
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Coffee and running
The good and bad effects of caffeine on running performance.
