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At least two runners fighting decision that left them off Olympic track team
2012 Olympian Jessica Smith and 5,000m runner Rachel Cliff have appealed their snubs by Athletics Canada. Both made the Olympic standard and would not be taking a spot from another athlete.
Tim Huebsch July 15, 2016 -
Inspiration
Heartfelt and inspiring moment between runners is the best thing you’ll see today
American Jenny Simpson showed how much her teammate means to her by hugging Brenda Martinez after the two qualified for the Rio Olympics.
Tim Huebsch July 11, 2016 -
The Scene
10 Snapchat accounts you should be following if you’re a running fan
Here’s a roundup of the must-follow runners on the mobile application Snapchat including Usain Bolt and some of North America’s top athletes.
Tim Huebsch July 8, 2016 -
The Canadian Running masthead answers: Who is your favourite Canadian runner?
Heading into Canada Day weekend, it’s time to reflect on what makes us proud to call this […]
Sinead Mulhern July 1, 2016 -
Running videos
Western States 100 leader almost gets swept away during trail race river crossing
Watch as the then-leader of the Western States Endurance Run in California rebounds from getting swept away during the race’s river crossing.
Tim Huebsch June 28, 2016 -
Petition in support of Lanni Marchant doubling in Rio picks up steam
An online petition has been started in support of Lanni Marchant’s bid to compete in both the 10,000m and the marathon at the Rio Olympics.
Tim Huebsch June 25, 2016 -
The Scene
Nike’s latest move in lawsuit with world champ Boris Berian a “pleasant surprise”
American Boris Berian’s legal battle with the world’s largest sports brand came to an end on Thursday as Nike dropped the lawsuit.
Tim Huebsch June 24, 2016 -
Blogs
If you want a dream job, then create it
When Michelle Kempton started running, she had no idea that she’d ever leave her tech job to make a career out of the sport.
Michelle Kempton June 24, 2016 -
Trail Races
Pro and amateur runners team up to race the sunset on French mountains
The ASICS Beat The Sun Relay sure gave trail runners everywhere something to be jealous about…
Sinead Mulhern June 21, 2016 -
Coach of 1,500m world record holder reportedly arrested for PED possession
Jama Aden, the coach of Genzebe Dibaba, the 1,500m world record holder, was arrested in Spain on Monday in a doping raid.
Tim Huebsch June 20, 2016 -
Runs & Races
This is what it looks like to race in the Canadian Rockies
The Banff marathon, one of Canada’s top destination races, took place on Sunday morning in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
Tim Huebsch June 19, 2016 -
Rio 2016
The Portland Track Festival had it all… including a fire-breathing bagpiper
The Portland Track Festival, a high-performance meet in Oregon, concluded on Sunday with lots of Canadians getting Olympic standard for the first time.
Tim Huebsch June 13, 2016