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4 more reasons runners should cross-train

Cross-training isn’t just for injured runners. When you’re healthy, stressing your body in different ways can make you fitter and faster

5 reasons to run the streets of Ottawa this May

After a challenging start to the year, support our nation’s capital by lacing up for Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend

Boston Marathon runners: time to add some eccentric work to your training

Eccentric training, particularly downhill running, will prepare your legs to tackle Boston’s early downhills

Caffeine, beets and beta-alanine: do they work for female runners?

Each of these supplements has been shown to be effective for male runners, but less is known about how effective they are for women

Achilles problems? Try the Alfredson protocol

This series of exercises will strengthen your Achilles tendon to get you back on the road after an injury

Acceptance and commitment therapy: mental flexibility training for runners

What’s more important for runners — mental flexibility or mental toughness?

The last supper: what to eat the night before a marathon

Your final meal the night before a marathon can have a big impact on how you perform the next day — here’s how to get that meal right

Try extended hills to prepare for race day

This unique hill workout will help you practice running through a challenging hill to better prepare you for race day

Running during the “fourth trimester”

New research is providing guidance for women who are trying to return to running after pregnancy

Lenny Maughan expresses solidarity with Ukraine in his latest Strava art

The Picasso of Strava art’s latest creation is a sunflower, which has long been a symbol for peace in Ukraine

The 8 most common running injuries and why they happen

Knowing the causes and symptoms of these common problems will help you prevent them from derailing your training plan

The 80/20 rule: how to actually apply it to your training

The polarized method of training has grown in popularity. Here’s how (and when) to use it for the best results