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The snack: Veggie stacks

Surprisingly simple yet incredibly gourmet looking, vegetable stacks are one of those dishes that never fail to impress. If you’re […]

Seasonal snacking: Mouthwatering watermelon recipes

Watermelon is the staple of summer snacking. This fruit is a low-calorie rehydration powerhouse. Even though the most common way […]

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: The runner’s silent killer

Why do some young people have heart problems despite being fit and active? Why one genetic typo can lead to death in seemingly healthy young runners.

10 weird Wimbledon running facts

Wimbledon, the world’s oldest tennis tournament, gets underway Monday and features two prominent Canadians, Genie Bouchard and Milos Raonic.

The snack: Healthy summer slaw recipes

Take advantage of the season’s best ingredients by whipping up one of these healthy slaw recipes. Use it as a lunch or a snack after the workout.

A day in the life of Mississauga director Brody Coles: Planning a big city marathon

Mississauga Marathon race director Brody Coles had a very busy April 30-May 1 weekend preparing for the event. Here’s what went down pre- and post-race.

The snack: Best kiwi recipes

Kiwifruit, also known as Chinese Gooseberries, are a nutritional powerhouse. Here are some tasty kiwi recipes to satisfy your hunger.

Lucky Iron Fish: The most innovative way to get your iron levels up

Lucky Iron Fish is exactly what it sounds like: A fish made of iron. Add it to a pot of boiling water as you cook as a way to up your iron intake.

The snack: Amaranth

Looking to change things up in the kitchen? Check out this round-up of recipes using this high-protein grain.

Study suggests dark chocolate could enhance performance

Running chocoholics rejoice. A study published by researchers at London’s Kingston University in the Journal of the International Society of Sports […]

WWF CN Tower Climb for Nature: A wild adventure

As soon as I walked into the World Wildlife Fund’s CN Tower Climb expo, I was greeted by a giant panda mascot. This is a first for me at a race expo.

The snack: Lightened up dip recipes

Get more veggies into the diet by mastering a few basic dips that are actually good for your body. We […]