Do you have to eat before your morning run?

July 15th, 2019 by Madeleine Kelly | Posted in Health & Nutrition | No Comments »

As the weather gets warmer, runners are hitting the road even earlier. Here’s when you can get up and go versus when you need some fuel and hydration pre-workout

The Shakeout Podcast: Jen Sygo’s hot tips for fuelling on summer runs

July 10th, 2019 by Kate Van Buskirk | Posted in The Shakeout Podcast | No Comments »

Summer is officially upon us, and so is the start of training for the fall race season. This time of year, the heat and humidity can feel oppressive, particularly as our mileage starts to […]

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5 ways to prevent GI issues

May 29th, 2019 by Megan Kuikman | Posted in Training | No Comments »

For all the energy and time you put into training, don’t let GI issues prevent you from reaching your race day goals

Nuun hydration tabs to be on course for three of Canada’s biggest marathons

March 1st, 2019 by Madeleine Kelly | Posted in Runs & Races | No Comments »

Are you a fan of Nuun hydration tabs? Good news, you’ll be able to find them all over race courses in 2019

Beat the heat with these summer hydration tips

August 9th, 2018 by Canadian Running | Posted in Beginners, Health & Nutrition, Training | 1 Comment »

Dehydration is a routine risk during the hottest days of summer. Keep your cool and stay well hydrated with these timely tips and suggestions

10K runners should pre-hydrate with salt in hot weather, new study finds

August 5th, 2018 by Anne Francis | Posted in Racing | No Comments »

Runners who took a little sodium with their water pre-race did not run faster, but needed less water during the race, and finished less dehydrated than when they drank only water

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Nutrition myth busted: Caffeine is not dehydrating

July 26th, 2018 by Madeleine Kelly | Posted in Health & Nutrition | No Comments »

You can rest assured that your morning cup of coffee won’t result in net hydration loss before a big long run

A cannabidiol oil smoothie to fuel your summer workout

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

As legalization looms, many Canadians are becoming increasingly interested in cannabis and cannabis-related products

How to stay hydrated in the heat and humidity

June 28th, 2018 by Anne Francis | Posted in Health & Nutrition | No Comments »

With temps about to skyrocket in much of the country, here are some tips on how to stay cool and hydrated on your weekend runs

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What’s a race plan, and do I need one?

May 23rd, 2018 by Anne Francis | Posted in Racing | No Comments »

You may have heard the expression “failing to plan is planning to fail.” It may seem a bit extreme, but there’s no doubt of the value of having a race plan. Whether you’re a […]

Training tips: Practice fuelling and hydration on the run

April 6th, 2018 by Dan Way | Posted in Beginners, Running Training Plans, Training | No Comments »

Knowing when and how often to take fuel as well as hydrate during longer run and races is an important skill that must be practiced well in advance.

Top tips to support the newly serious runner

April 6th, 2018 by Meaghan Archer | Posted in One Step At A Time | No Comments »

Your pre-run prep and post-run recovery habits have as much impact on your success as the kilometres you log