Running and menopause: what you need to know

May 22nd, 2018 by Anne Francis | Posted in Health & Nutrition | No Comments »

How “the change” can affect your running, and how running can help with symptoms

Training tips: Ignore the GPS and run by feel

May 18th, 2018 by Dan Way | Posted in Training | 1 Comment »

Whenever possible but especially during easy/recovery runs, forgo the GPS and HR monitor and instead simply ‘run by feel’

How intervals of increasing duration can increase performance

May 16th, 2018 by Dan Way | Posted in Training | No Comments »

Spring is a great time for speed training and a few faster efforts now can really pay off later on. When it comes to speed, there’s no surer path to guaranteed success than hard intervals. […]

We celebrate Mother’s Day with three inspiring running moms

May 10th, 2018 by Canadian Running | Posted in The Scene | No Comments »

This Mother’s Day we spoke to three running moms about their running, their moms, and their kids

When running less will get you further ahead

May 3rd, 2018 by Dan Way | Posted in Training | No Comments »

When it comes to training, we’re often told we should run a bit longer, a bit faster and a bit more often if we want to improve. But that’s not always the case. Sometimes […]

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Getting out there: five tips for the newbie runner

May 3rd, 2018 by Anne Francis | Posted in Training | No Comments »

Whether you’re taking up running for the first time or transitioning from another sport, here are some great tips to keep in mind

Good news about marathon running and colds: they don’t go together after all

May 2nd, 2018 by Anne Francis | Posted in Health & Nutrition | No Comments »

Though it may seem like you’re more vulnerable to colds after long races, you’re actually not

Earth Day 2018: so what, exactly, is “plogging?”

April 24th, 2018 by Anne Francis | Posted in The Scene | No Comments »

The Swedish running craze combines physical, environmental, and even mental benefits

Running your first race? Tips to make the most of the experience

April 19th, 2018 by Dan Way | Posted in Beginners, Canadian Race Guide, CR Explains, CRM Training Plans, RaceGuide, Runs & Races | No Comments »

Whether your first race or your fiftieth, there are plenty of things you should and shouldn’t do on race day. These are some of them.

High school student sets world record at B.A.A 5K

April 18th, 2018 by Canadian Running | Posted in Runs & Races | No Comments »

Aidan Puffer, a 13 year old high school student, has accomplished more in his first 13 years than most people do in their lifetime.

Running longer seems to reduce risk of injury.

Training tips: Add more mileage to improve performance

April 10th, 2018 by Dan Way | Posted in CR Explains, Running Training Plans, Training | 4 Comments »

Those training for a full or half marathon know the value and importance of mileage. To be successful at longer distances, one must gradually increase their overall volume of training. RELATED: The final weeks of […]

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