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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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Barefoot running: Trailing ahead
Many experienced trail runners use minimalist shoes in their races.
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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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
