Why runners shouldn’t take ibuprofen routinely

June 18th, 2019 by Anne Francis | Posted in Training | No Comments »

If you have inflammation, shouldn’t you take anti-inflammatories? No, and here’s why

Why injury often leads to depression

June 16th, 2019 by Anne Francis | Posted in Training | No Comments »

It may seem counter-intuitive, but depression following injury may actually be adaptive

The 10 emotional stages of an injured trail runner

May 31st, 2019 by Tory Scholz | Posted in Trail Running | No Comments »

What really happens when a trail runner gets injured

Allie Kieffer sums up exactly how injury feels

March 26th, 2019 by Madeleine Kelly | Posted in Health & Nutrition | No Comments »

And provides some advice on how to cope with those feelings

Shorter steps, higher turnover may reduce your risk of injury

December 11th, 2018 by Anne Francis | Posted in Training | No Comments »

Increasing your cadence has been touted as a way to get faster, but it may also be protective

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Knee pain in runners: new theories on patellofemoral pain syndrome

July 11th, 2018 by Anne Francis | Posted in Training | No Comments »

Why the clamshell exercise may not be helping

De Grasse shuts down 2018 outdoor season

July 9th, 2018 by Madeleine Kelly | Posted in The Scene | No Comments »

The three-time Olympic medalist has suffered another hamstring injury that has forced him to take some downtime before returning to training

How a silly little blister can turn into a full-blown injury

June 22nd, 2018 by Madeleine Kelly | Posted in Training | No Comments »

If not monitored properly, these small skin abrasions can turn into bigger issues

Common trail injuries

May 11th, 2018 by Canadian Running | Posted in Trail Running | No Comments »

Two of Canada’s most experienced trail runners discuss common injuries and how to treat and (hopefully) avoid them.

A survival guide for dealing with a running injury

April 28th, 2018 by Dan Way | Posted in Health & Nutrition | 1 Comment »

Most runners will unfortunately find themselves injured at some point. Here’s what you can expect and what you should do when dealing with a running injury.

Is it ever okay to quit? 5 reasons not to run

April 27th, 2018 by Dan Way | Posted in Training | No Comments »

Normally quitting is not the best idea or something we’d suggest, but truthfully, when it comes to running and training, there are inevitably times and scenarios when it’s best to stop or not start […]

How to (safely) return to running after taking time off

April 4th, 2018 by Dan Way | Posted in Beginners, Training | No Comments »

If you’re starting to run again after taking time off, be sure to follow a few basic ‘rules’ to stay safe and injury-free