Canadian Running

Dedicated to getting runners the tools they need to succeed, Canadian Running gives professional advice and inspiration on everything you need to be faster, fitter and healthier. The magazine provides the latest on training, gear reviews, nutrition information and recipes, tips on the best places to run and race, and the inside story on the elite running scene.

Marathon Mania And A Cautionary Tale

VOLUME 19, ISSUE 6

RUN IN FOCUS • Running on the rocks in Nova Scotia

THE WARMUP

Satisfyingly Italian • Runners love the whole ingredients, simple preparation and fill-you-up goodness of Italian cooking

Are Hydrogels Worth the Hype? • For endurance runners who are diligent about their carbohydrate consumption during long races, hydrogels may or may not be easier on the stomach than regular carb fuelling products

The Pre-Run Prep • A dynamic mobility routine to prepare your body for the miles ahead

Monster Marathon Workouts • Canada’s fourth-fastest marathoner shares his most reliable marathon workouts

Trusting the Taper • When doing less is harder than it looks

Becoming an Eco-Conscious Runner • Sustainability tips to protect the planet

The Super Shoe Anniversary • Ten years after the Nike Vaporfly 4%, the biggest breakthrough yet in advanced footwear tech

Comox Valley RV Half-Marathon • Spring comes early at this beloved Vancouver Island race

Palm Springs Tram Road Challenge • From the desert floor to the world’s largest rotating tram car

Crowsnest Pass, Alberta • Home to the Meet the Minotaur, a trifecta of summer trail and skyrunning races, the area around Blairmore is full of variety for adventure-seeking trail runners

Your Ultimate Guide to Breaking a World Record • YOU’RE NOT FAST, YOU SAY? WHERE MANY RUNNING WORLD RECORDS ARE CONCERNED, THAT MIGHT NOT BE A PROBLEM

Running a Deficit • Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) can affect anyone, and diagnosis may be elusive. One Vancouver runner shares his story in the hope of sparing others years of repeated illness, injury and disappointing performances

Your Marathon MVP (Minimum Viable Plan) • IF YOU’RE TACKLING A MARATHON OR HALF-MARATHON FOR THE FIRST TIME, A LITTLE TRAINING CAN GO A LONG WAY TOWARD MAKING IT AN EXPERIENCE YOU MIGHT WANT TO REPEAT

Fall Shoe Buyer’s Guide • This fall sees the release of some exciting new road and trail shoes (and updates) to add to your rotation

REVIEWS

Katerina Mihaiescu • Ontario has a new young star who scored a couple of surprising upsets at the Ontario provincial track championships on

Run Meet Repeat YGK, Kingston, Ont. • This new eastern-Ontario club arose out of a desire to combine casual weekend runs with bonding over coffee

My Second Wind • I never thought of running as a potential lifeline. Then I overheard the words that changed everything: “Run for 30 seconds”