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Pistorius to run in 400m and relay in London

The South African 400m sprinter will become the first amputee to run in the Olympic games.

Alaska runner trains on treadmill for mountain race

His goal: to win the legendary Mount Marathon race in Seward, Alaska.

Russian marathoner banned two years for doping

European champion Nailya Yulamanova has been banned for two years by Russia’s athletics commission for doping.

Arbitrator denies Marchant and DuChene appeal

It looks like Lanni Marchant and Krista DuChene have run out of options in their appeal to make the Canadian Olympic team.

Olympic track team announced by Athletics Canada

After a drama filled weekend, Canada has it’s Olympic track and field team.

Rob Watson signs with Asics

Canada’s fourth fastest marathoner is coming off a banner year, where he nearly qualified for the Olympics in Rotterdam with a 2:13:35.

Ottawa’s Army Run sells out in record time

The fifth edition of the race will take place on September 23 with more than 18,000 participants.

Zelinka sets Canadian heptathlon record at the Olympic trials

Zelinka’s new national record of 6599 points was the third highest score globally this year.

Barefoot running group sets a Canadian record

A group of Mississauga barefoot runners set the record for the number of starters and finishers running sans sneakers.

‘Marathon Goddess’ to run 52 marathons in 52 weeks

American woman attempts to raise $1 million for cancer research by running a marathon per week for a year.

Race Roster seeks to revolutionize how races are organized

A new Groupon style service for road races might change the way races will get the word out.

What the body says and how the brain lies: heat and hydration

Strategies on how to cope with running in stifling heat, humidity and smog.