Articles by: Anne Francis
Western States 2020 cancelled due to COVID-19
March 27th, 2020 by Anne Francis | Posted in Trail Running | No Comments »
The iconic 100-miler announced the decision today via Twitter
Moncton to host Canadian 5K Championships in September
March 6th, 2020 by Anne Francis | Posted in Runs & Races | No Comments »
Traditionally held in Toronto, this year will see the championship hosted in the Maritimes
Barkley Bootcamp videos give Barkley Marathons fans a taste of what’s coming
March 4th, 2020 by Anne Francis | Posted in Trail Running | No Comments »
This year will mark Jamil Coury’s sixth, and Gary Robbins’s fourth, attempts to conquer the race
How Aliphine Tuliamuk’s crocheted beanies helped her get healthy and win the Trials
March 3rd, 2020 by Anne Francis | Posted in The Scene | No Comments »
The Kenyan-American started crocheting to occupy her mind and fingers while recovering from a stress fracture
WATCH: Karel Sabbe at the 2019 Barkley Marathons
February 19th, 2020 by Anne Francis | Posted in Trail Running | No Comments »
The Belgian dentist’s documentary is required viewing for any Barkley fan
Ottawa’s new marathon relay and Bytown Challenge mark change of direction
February 14th, 2020 by Anne Francis | Posted in Features, Runs & Races | No Comments »
Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend’s new race director, Ian Fraser, discusses some of the exciting innovations runners will see this year
Denmark’s Kristina Madsen wins Antarctica Marathon overall at World Marathon Challenge
February 9th, 2020 by Anne Francis | Posted in Runs & Races | No Comments »
Extreme weather conditions on the continent meant the challenge started in South Africa this year
Ailsa MacDonald dominates at Tarawera 100-mile
February 9th, 2020 by Anne Francis | Posted in Trail Running | No Comments »
Canadians saw excellent results in both the 100-mile and 100K events
How ultrarunning could make you a faster marathoner
February 6th, 2020 by Anne Francis | Posted in Training | No Comments »
But don’t do it to get faster. Do it because it’s a whole new world
Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next% provokes cynical reactions
February 6th, 2020 by Anne Francis | Posted in The Scene | No Comments »
Cynicism is high among those who think the Alphafly shouldn’t be legal
The Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next % is here, and it’s legal (probably)
February 5th, 2020 by Anne Francis | Posted in Running Gear | No Comments »
The shoe has a single carbon-fibre plate, air pods, and (presumably) a stack height of not more than 40mm
Treadmills for home use: a basic guide
February 5th, 2020 by Anne Francis | Posted in Training | No Comments »
Buying a treadmill? Some basic tips to aid the search
