Don’t sweat hotter temps. Heat acclimatization takes time

May 24th, 2018 by Dan Way | Posted in Beginners | No Comments »

Spring has definitely sprung and warmer temperatures are tempting runners outdoors. Don’t be surprised however if it takes some time to acclimatize to the sudden increase in temperature

The Shakeout Podcast: New beginnings for Canada’s favourite marathoner

December 4th, 2017 by Joan Chung | Posted in The Shakeout Podcast | No Comments »

Canada’s favourite marathoner is back. We chat with Rob Watson about the return of his popular podcast, his full-time coaching role, and his honest takes on the state of running in Canada.

Why are kids obsessed with this question after they finish their races?

October 31st, 2017 by Seanna Robinson | Posted in Running Well | 2 Comments »

As a coach of kids, one writer notices how their post-race conversations differ from that of adults

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Rob Watson talks coaching, goals and redefining his running

June 21st, 2016 by Dan Way | Posted in Elite Q+A, Expert Q&A, Training | No Comments »

We caught up with Rob and asked him a few questions about life after London, his new role as a coach and what’s next for him in terms of running and racing.

All about that base! Making the case for aerobic base building

June 15th, 2016 by Dan Way | Posted in Beginners | No Comments »

It’s all about that base–building. Building a solid base by running mostly easy is the surest way to set yourself up for future running success.

Running under the influence of Jack Daniels: Part two

December 22nd, 2015 by Canadian Running | Posted in Running videos | No Comments »

Part two of Canadian Running’s exclusive interview with Jack Daniels where we ask him some shorter, more personal questions.

Video: Running under the influence of Jack Daniels, part one

December 15th, 2015 by Tim Huebsch | Posted in Running videos | No Comments »

We sat down with Jack Daniels for an exclusive one-on-one interview with the legendary running coach while he was in Toronto recently.

Q&A with Jim White, coach and subject of Disney film McFarland

February 18th, 2015 by Sinead Mulhern | Posted in Running videos | No Comments »

  McFarland is a new running film starring Kevin Costner. It’s based on the true story of Jim White, a cross-country coach who guides kids in an impoverished Californian town after detecting their raw ability for the sport. Disney, […]

Legendary coaches an athletic inspiration

December 31st, 2014 by Caela Fenton | Posted in Running videos | No Comments »

Jim Daly and Paul Poce are both still coaching while pushing 90. Their athletes call them an athletic inspiration, dedicating their lives to the sport of running.Between the two of them, they have over […]