Training

HIIT for runners: more benefit in less time

September 20th, 2018 by Anne Francis | Posted in Training | No Comments »

High-intensity interval training can benefit your running in a variety of ways

The art of the taper

September 19th, 2018 by Anne Francis | Posted in Training | No Comments »

Tapering before a long race is as much an art as it is a science

Ten ways to learn, improve and perform while racing

September 13th, 2018 by Dan Way | Posted in Training | No Comments »

Running a race is a great way to test yourself, your training and offers a number of opportunities to learn, improve and perform

Making a mantra that works

September 12th, 2018 by Anne Francis | Posted in Expert Tips, Racing, Training | No Comments »

A mantra, formulated in advance of a long race, can be just the thing that keeps you going

How to rock your last long runs before a fall marathon

September 12th, 2018 by Anne Francis | Posted in Training | No Comments »

Your last long runs before a marathon may come with some jitters: Have I trained enough? What if my long run doesn’t go well? Here are some pointers for the last few long runs before your taper

The confidence drug: the easiest way to improve performance

September 11th, 2018 by Madeleine Kelly | Posted in Training | No Comments »

You’ve seen it before: someone who is competing extremely well and just can’t lose. This doesn’t happen accidentally. It’s the intersection of a lot mental and physical training

Are ice baths helpful or harmful?

September 7th, 2018 by Madeleine Kelly | Posted in Training | No Comments »

When you’re sore after lots of running, chances are someone has suggested that you “ice that” or “put some ice on it” or “hop in an ice bath.” But should you?

Eight mental tricks to get you through tough training

September 7th, 2018 by Dan Way | Posted in Training | 1 Comment »

Because the little things you do can make a big difference

Never underestimate the importance of the easy run

September 6th, 2018 by Dan Way | Posted in Beginners, CR Explains, Training | No Comments »

Hard workouts and long runs may get the majority of attention in our training plans, but the easy run is when and where the biggest improvements take place. RELATED: Are “junk miles” sabotaging your training? […]

Recommit to running just in time for fall

September 5th, 2018 by Dan Way | Posted in Beginners, Training | No Comments »

Whether it’s been a few weeks or even a few months since you last laced up on a regular basis, now is the best time to return to running.

Rachel Hannah’s marathon workout will help you set the pace

September 4th, 2018 by Dan Way | Posted in Expert Tips, Training | No Comments »

With your upcoming marathon now just weeks away, it’s time to focus your efforts and put in some solid training. Rachel Hannah has established herself as one of Canada’s top female marathoners with a […]

Some asymmetry in running gait is normal, study suggests

September 4th, 2018 by Madeleine Kelly | Posted in Training | No Comments »

How many times have you been told that if only you improved your running form, you’d be a better, more efficient runner?