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8 simple rules for dating a runner

If you’ve fallen in love with a runner, you may want to heed this advice

Shin splints: why we get them and how to avoid them

We spoke with runner, triathlete, coach and physiotherapist Lindsay Scott to learn what causes shin splints and how we can prevent them

Improving your mental health through running: part 2

Kim Dawson, professor of sport psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University, talks about when running becomes an unhealthy obsession, and what to do about it

Boston bomber sues Colorado prison for “discriminatory treatment”

The Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is suing the prison for lack of showers and taking his hat and bandana

7 reasons why the half-marathon is better than the marathon

Running 21.1 kilometres requires less recovery time, fits better into your life and is just as much of an achievement as a marathon

Easing back into training with Reid Coolsaet

The two-time Olympian shares a workout he uses to get back into training after taking time off

Improving your mental health through running: part 1

Kim Dawson, professor of sport psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University, explains how running improves your mental health and why you should get outside this winter

4 foods runners should eat to support their immune systems

Marathoner and registered dietitian Rachel Hannah gives her top food picks for maintaining a healthy immune system

Beginner runners: how much should you run?

Starting out small is the key to beginning a consistent running routine

The key to winter running? Modify your expectations

Adapting your approach to training during the winter months will help you maintain your fitness and enjoy the season

Running the Roof documentary: three friends run across Tajikistan

The film follows Canadian runner Gabriel Ghiglione and two friends as they run 400 kilometres across Tajikistan — one of the most remote places on Earth

The runner’s guide to IBS

For people with IBS, running can make their symptoms even worse. Here’s what to do about it