The ketogenic diet: here’s the skinny for runners

May 24th, 2018 by Anne Francis | Posted in Health & Nutrition | No Comments »

Popular diet may be effective for weight loss, but runners should be wary of the possible side effects of substituting fats for carbs

These zesty low-sugar muffins are the taste of summer runners need after a hot workout

July 13th, 2017 by Kimberley Doerksen | Posted in Feed the Run, Health & Nutrition | No Comments »

And they’re made with reduced amounts of butter and sugar.

Pre-run fuel: Cinnamon chickpea pancakes

July 18th, 2016 by Kimberley Doerksen | Posted in Blogs, Feed the Run, Health & Nutrition, Recipes for Runners | No Comments »

One good reason to get out of bed in the morning: pancakes! Kim gives runners a protein-rich healthier version of your typical pancake to start the day right.

Berry breakfast pizza

The perfect berry-packed recipe for spring and summer

May 25th, 2016 by Kimberley Doerksen | Posted in Blogs, Feed the Run | No Comments »

Only requiring 40 minutes from start to finish, this berry breakfast pizza recipe is a great option for a Sunday brunch or a fancier mid-week meal.

Running foods recovery

A farewell to a runner’s favourite fruit: Bananas may be wiped out

December 5th, 2015 by Tim Huebsch | Posted in Health & Nutrition | No Comments »

A recently published study indicates that the existence of the world’s most popular type of Banana may be in jeopardy because of disease.

Nutrition: What should I eat before I run?

May 8th, 2015 by Caela Fenton | Posted in Health & Nutrition | No Comments »

What should I eat before I run is a question that all runners grapple with, probably on a daily basis. Before sports drinks, bars and neon gels became normal fare for runners, athletes had […]

Tomato pasta

Pre and post long run nutrition tips: A helpful review.

February 20th, 2015 by Dan Way | Posted in Beginners, CR Explains, Health & Nutrition, Training | No Comments »

We all know that running 20, 25 or 30K on the weekend requires a bit more thought and consideration than a typical mid-week run, but sometimes the details of how much to eat, when and […]

How to fuel your running: what, when and how

September 3rd, 2014 by Dan Way | Posted in Beginners, Health & Nutrition, Running for Weight Loss | No Comments »

Whether you’ve been sticking to a summer routine or are just getting back to running after some time off,  what and when to eat and drink before, during and after a run is important […]

Recipe: Orange fruit bars

June 3rd, 2014 by Canadian Running | Posted in Health & Nutrition, Recipes for Runners | No Comments »

Ingredients: 1 1⁄2 cups pitted dates, chopped 1 cup apricots, chopped 1⁄2 cup finely chopped dark chocolate 1⁄2 cup granola of choice 3 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey 2 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger […]