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Meet the Staff • Marley Dickinson, Writer
VOLUME 16, ISSUE 5
RUN IN FOCUS
THE WARMUP
RUN CHAT • Re “Treats for the Trail, Trail Special 2023
Summery Salads • Avoid the heat with these delicious, no-cook plates
Food Cravings • Are runners more susceptible?
Mini-Band Glute and Core Workout • Strengthen your torso and hips for stronger, more efficient running
Block 400s • The ideal workout for middle-distance enthusiasts
Super Shoes and Injury Risk • Does carbon-fibre plate footwear result in faster times but more injuries?
The Science of Running • Alex Hutchinson Rounds Up the Latest in Endurance Research
To Plunge, or Not? • The Ins and Outs of Cold-Water Immersion
Get in the Zone • With Zone 2 training, slow and steady are key
The Fundy Circuit • A mix of harsh terrain, steep climbs and sometimes dangerous river crossings, this circuit makes you work for its awe-inspiring beauty
Tely 10 Mile Road Race • Next year will mark the race’s 100th year
The Dramathon • Speyside, Scotland
Stories in Every Stride • A Montreal run crew that prioritizes diversity and inclusion has attracted a squad of athletes from diverse backgrounds who share a passion for running. Yamajo Run Crew was founded by athletes, activists and community-builders David Joseph and Daphné Exantus in 2014. These are some of the crew members’ stories
The Trouble with Trauma • Do some of the world’s top athletes succeed in spite of the trauma in their pasts, or because of it?
Our Man in Japan • Brett Larner Brings Japanese Distance Running to the World
Summer Sizzle • Chase your summer training goals in style
Run Bras • Best high- and medium-support models
The Corners Run Crew St. Catharines, Ont. • The answer is “yes”
Yemane Mulugeta • Surrey, B.C.
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