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Calgary ultra-marathoner runs 1,000 km in 10 days

May 20, 2021

Another amazing running feat…

A 50-year-old Calgary man, Varden Morris, is proving that he’s still in the best shape of his life after becoming the first in the world to finish a 1,033-kilometre virtual race — 1,000 kilometres in 10 days to win Great Virtual Run Across Tennessee (GVRAT).

Morris

How to Stop a Black Toenail From Ruining Your Runs

May 14, 2021

“The most common culprit for black toenails is repetitive trauma, which can result from running or from wearing any type of ill-fitting footwear.”

Summer’s on the way and we’re heading into long run season. Running in the beautiful sunny temperatures lifts the spirits and encourages us to increase our mileage.

How to Deal with Prerace Anxiety

May 6, 2021

Stay calm and confident when your mind is filled with nerves.

This article outlines some key pre-race advice about dealing with anxiety, panic and pre-race nerves. Here are some don’ts…click the link to read on for the corresponding do’s!

Don’t: Unleash the crazy on others.
Don’t: Spend your

Why You Should Almost Always Avoid a DNF

April 30, 2021

It’s been a very long year, but we’re beginning to hear murmurings that many marathons will be making comebacks later this year. For many of us it’s been a dream for the past year+ to toe the line again, since all the cancellations due to COVID abruptly interfered with our

Ahh, Spring!

April 23, 2021

Have You Been Running Hilly Races All Wrong?

April 16, 2021

Hill running is one of those tools in the training toolbox that we’ve always been told will make us stronger, faster runners. From improving leg strength, building muscle mass and power, to boosting speed, developing your cardiovascular system, and quickening your stride, the benefits of hill running are endless!

In

Gu Is Developing a ‘Cooling’ Menthol Gel

April 9, 2021

If you’ve engaged in long-distance sports you’ve likely tried a sports gel or two and know that gels are a convenient source of energy to prevent running out of fuel during endurance training. But did you know that there’s growing evidence for the performance-enhancing benefits of various tastes?? Hmmm –

Wishing you a safe holiday weekend

April 1, 2021

TLC for your back

March 26, 2021

This Plank Flow Will Make Your Back Feel Great

Been a little more sedentary than usual over the past year? Fitness not quite up to par? Manifesting in slight stiffness and a dull achiness in your lower back?

Check out this quick, simple exercise you can do to loosen it

The magic of the long run

March 19, 2021

Calgary ultra-marathoner runs 1,000 km in 10 days

How to Stop a Black Toenail From Ruining Your Runs

“The most common culprit for black toenails is repetitive trauma, which can result from running or from wearing any type of ill-fitting footwear.”

How to Deal with Prerace Anxiety

Why You Should Almost Always Avoid a DNF

Ahh, Spring!

Have You Been Running Hilly Races All Wrong?

Gu Is Developing a ‘Cooling’ Menthol Gel

Wishing you a safe holiday weekend

TLC for your back

The magic of the long run

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