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.

VOLUME 17, ISSUE 4

Meet the Staff • David Stol, Producer and Host, The Shakeout Podcast

THE WARMUP

SHOE-IN

Perfect Pizza • Classic homemade Neapolitan-style pizza is great for carb-loading and recovery alike

Nutrition for the Aging Runner • Older runners should be aware of their changing nutritional needs and fuel accordingly

The Fartlek Ladder Workout • This workout from 2023 Canadian cross-country champion Ceili McCabe incorporates fartlek training into a progression run

Fitness Slider Workout for Runners • A fitness slider can help you hit all the major muscles that are important for running

The Great Interval Debate • We take it for granted that interval training is necessary for success in racing, but the evidence is not so clear-cut

Your Achilles Heel • It’s actually a tendon, and for many runners, it’s a frequent injury site

A Purpose For Every Run • Workouts are important in a training cycle, but long runs are sacred

The Laurentians • With some of the oldest peaks in the world, this part of Quebec is known for great skiing, and in summer is home to a stunning variety of trails

Prince Edward County Marathon (a.k.a. The County Marathon) • With abundant wineries, restaurant options and lush fall foliage, “The County” is an excellent weekend marathon destination

A Chianti Classic • This undulating route in rural Tuscany is charmingly scenic

Running’s Peter Pan • BEN POBJOY’S WANDERINGS ARE DRIVEN BY A THIRST TO SEE THE WORLD

The Truth About Running and Weight Loss • When approached realistically, running can be an excellent tool for weight loss and weight management, but don’t be fooled by the numerous myths surrounding them

Joy in the Journey • Young athletes like 12-year-old Sawyer Nicholson of Stouffville, Ont., are training hard, running fast, having fun and inspiring the adults running in their wake

GPS Watch Review • Some of this year’s best activity-tracking tools

Fuelling Your Run • Here are some of our testers’ favourite types of race fuel, electrolytes and post-race snacks

A Running List • Runners in various parts of Canada can now access detailed run club information online

The Gift • Running itself is a gift, and running in new places brings joy and creates memories