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.

Meet the Staff • Keeley Milne, Staff Writer

VOLUME 17, ISSUE 3

WHAT’S NEW

Jeff Pelletier, Vancouver • Jeff Pelletier’s films give fans an inside track on ultra-trail

SHOE-IN

THE WARMUP

Bringing Up the Rear • In any race, someone has to finish last. Very few people who race will ever stand on a podium. It’s clear that final finishers are motivated by something entirely different. We spoke to a few to find out more

More Treats for the Trails • These delicious confections make excellent year-round trail-running fuel

Nutrition for Healthy Bones • Hearty eating is the best recipe for healthy bones

Hop, Skip, Jump • Use this plyometric workout to improve your running efficiency, develop power and run faster on the trails

Pacing the Hills • In trail racing, your success will depend on how well you perform on hills (going both up and down)

Running with a Chronic Disease • With a little advance planning and a lot of practice, most runners can manage their symptoms most of the time

Must Trail Runners Do Workouts? • They don’t need to be fancy, but intervals and strides will make you stronger and faster (on any surface)

The Clarendon Way • This scenic, 39-km run from Salisbury to Winchester (or the reverse) is relatively non-technical and can easily be scheduled as part of a U.K. holiday—or participate in the annual race in early October

Pushing the Limit • Stephanie Case is an ultra-trail runner who doesn’t shy away from (truly) hard things

Welcome to Crowsnest Pass, Alberta • HOW A FORMER COAL-MINING COMMUNITY IN SOUTHERN ALBERTA BECAME CANADA’S TRAIL-RACING CAPITAL

10 Trail Races You Should Definitely Do • Never mind a bucket list—life is short, and there are a lot of amazing races you could easily plan a vacation around. All offer new experiences and vistas, with something for everyone

Trail Shoe Buyer’s Guide • All the best new models and updates for 2024—plus time-tested favourites

Trail Tested • Take your gear to the next level in 2024

Calgary Trail Runners • This Alberta club welcomes trail runners of all abilities, from back-of-the-packers to podium finishers

Eric Robertson, Hamilton • A return to running has given this Ontario chef a healthier approach to business and life

Many Lives in a Day • My first 100-miler was like dying, coming back to life, dying again and being reborn