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.

Down But Not Out • There’s nothing like an injury to teach you the importance of good running mechanics

VOLUME 15, ISSUE 7

THE WARMUP

SHOE IN

Throwers Who Run • Running isn’t just for runners

Champion Chickpeas • Some highly nutritious, plant-based comfort food to fuel your fall training

What’s the Best Marathon Fuel? • Use your weekly long run to experiment with gels, chews, beans and other sports fuel

Continuous Hills • Work on endurance and speed in one session

Single-Sided Core Workout • Loading one side of your body at a time is a great way to strength-train for running

How to Calculate Training Zones • Finally—a simple method to figure out your zone boundaries based on pace

Why Gender Equality in Research Matters • Here’s an example of a study that found significant differences between male and female athletes, which could have long-term health implications

Meniscus Tears • Should you have surgery?

Charlevoix Region, Quebec • The area east of Quebec City, along the St. Lawrence’s north shore, is filled with trails for runners of all experience levels

Servus Calgary Marathon • The Calgary Marathon will celebrate its 59th anniversary on May 28, 2023, with a new course and its traditional warm, western hospitality

Zambia, A “Parkrun” in the Bush • This being Zambia, no one was quiet for long

Winter Running Countdown • While the weather outside might be frightful, winter running in Canada can still be delightful. Running in snow, ice and cold will slow you down and work the body differently, but that’s no reason to retreat to the treadmill. Gear up, grab your crew, start slowly with the goal of fun and fitness (not PBs!), and embrace the season. Our lists of tips and tricks will have you running in a winter wonderland in no time. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Fat Chance • FAT DOG 120 is a small, out-of-the-way ultra in the B.C. wilderness whose deceptively difficult beauty is captured in 2014 winner Matt Cecill’s evocative photographs

Unsung Heroes • You might not know their names, but the Canadian running scene is full of people who make the running world better for all of us. Here are a few who inspire us with their commitment to spread the love of running

Winter Shoe Review • New models and updates for your winter running needs

Canadian Running Holiday Gift Guide 2022 • Great Gifts for Revelling Runners Celebrate your running partner with a thoughtful gift this holiday season

Penticton Pounders • Since 1981, this Okanagan Valley run club has offered both road and trail groups

Riley Flemington, Oakville, Ont. • After a two-year hiatus, we’re thrilled to revive our Honour Roll column, which highlights up-and-coming track and cross-country athletes. Watch out for five-time OFSAA champion Riley Flemington of Oakville, Ont., as he heads to the University of Michigan this fall

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No Podium Necessary • Meeting Billy Mills again, 24 years after he presented me with a medal at the 1993 North American Indigenous Games, was one of the most meaningful events of my life