Health & Nutrition

Why you should start wearing toe spreaders

December 10th, 2018 by Madeleine Kelly | Posted in Health & Nutrition | No Comments »

A runner’s feet take a beating. Here’s why you should consider working toe spreaders into your post-workout routine

RECIPE: Golden Milk Latte

December 10th, 2018 by Canadian Running | Posted in Health & Nutrition | No Comments »

This is the vegan drink that every runner needs this winter

Jason Schlarb won UTMB Oman on an low-carb, high-fat diet, says fifth place finisher

December 9th, 2018 by Anne Francis | Posted in Health & Nutrition | No Comments »

A recently Daily Telegraph article reveals ultrarunners enjoying considerable success on a diet containing very little carbohydrate

6 holiday foods you shouldn’t eat before you run

December 7th, 2018 by Madeleine Kelly | Posted in Health & Nutrition | No Comments »

All of these foods can be considered incentive to get through the workout, as opposed to fuel beforehand

Ideal post-race pig-outs from U Sports champs

December 6th, 2018 by Anne Francis | Posted in Health & Nutrition | No Comments »

We polled the winning teams from this year’s U Sports XC championships on their favourite recovery foods after a big effort

Vitamin D linked to cardiorespiratory fitness, study shows

December 5th, 2018 by Anne Francis | Posted in Health & Nutrition | No Comments »

Though previous studies have been inconclusive, there is new evidence that vitamin D boosts VO2 max

Meat prices expected to fall, vegetable prices to rise in 2019

December 4th, 2018 by Madeleine Kelly | Posted in Health & Nutrition | No Comments »

A recent report out of Dalhousie shows shifting Canadian food trends and prices

Caffeine consumption associated with higher pain threshold

December 3rd, 2018 by Madeleine Kelly | Posted in Health & Nutrition | No Comments »

Another reason to enjoy your morning cup guilt-free

WADA Prohibited List 2019: athletes take note

November 27th, 2018 by Anne Francis | Posted in Health & Nutrition | No Comments »

Though there are no major changes to the list of banned substances for next year, UK Anti-Doping has highlighted some things for all athletes and coaches to keep in mind

Family meal planning for busy runners

November 25th, 2018 by Anne Francis | Posted in Health & Nutrition | No Comments »

Amy and Jacob Puzey have six kids, run multiple businesses, and they both train a lot. Amy shares her tips for feeding a large, busy family

5 easy ways to sleep better at night

November 23rd, 2018 by Madeleine Kelly | Posted in Health & Nutrition | No Comments »

Five simple tricks to take you from restless to rested

10,000 steps based on bad science, says Guardian

November 21st, 2018 by Anne Francis | Posted in Health & Nutrition | No Comments »

Is the 10,000 steps goal realistic or even meaningful as a measure of fitness?