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After months of diligent training and hard work, the goal race of many runners is quickly approaching and there will soon be a finishing time next to peoples’ names that represents the summation of all their efforts leading up to race day. Once race morning finally arrives however, it can be quite stressful and overwhelming, and pre-race jitters can be compounded particularly if it’s a large event and a relatively new experience for someone. Read More

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The phenomenon coined as “flow” has made its way into mainstream running. Flow is what occurs when you’re having the workout of your life. You’re so focused on what you’re doing that when you think back, you cannot remember one thing that went through your head. Flow can also be achieved when you find yourself pulling into your parking spot at work, but have no memory of driving there. Read More

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These profound quotes were taken from Running to the Top by Arthur Lydiard—the late New Zealander responsible for the jogging movement of the 50s and 60s, and for coaching several word class runners to Olympic gold medals using his scientific, yet extremely patient training methods. Read More

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Distance runners are often advised to ‘expect the unexpected’ when toeing the line on race day. We’re told to not take anything for granted in training and to be cognizant to the possibility our bodies may not react according to plan.  However, in some cases it’s not our muscles and joints that can throw us a curve ball mid-race, but other not previously forecasted factors which have the ability to discombobulate any runner.  Enter enough road races and you’re bound to encounter something you probably did not predict prior to the race. Personally, I’ve got more than a few tales of mishap from road races, some of which I’ll share below. Read More

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During the past year that I’ve been involved in working with members of the running community, it’s been very gratifying watching people work hard and have their efforts rewarded with race results that they are proud of.  There have been a few people, however, that had the best of intentions but unfortunately didn’t see the end result that they were originally hoping for.  This article highlights some of the common traps that I observed people fall into and significantly contributed to their season ending prematurely due to injury. Read More

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Some of you will be reluctant to start reading this article let alone finish it for the simple fact that you do not want to get up any earlier than you already do. Please keep reading.  Read More

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At the risk of your non-running colleagues referring to you as that crazy runner chick or dude, below is a list of the top 10 things every runner should keep in their car. Read More

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The average pair of running specific shoes costs about $120 USD. It is recommended that you replace your shoes every 300 miles or 500 kilometres. This means that it costs the average runner 40 cents to run a mile, or 24 cents to run a kilometer. ($120/300mi or $120/500km) Read More

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It wasn’t long ago that Chantelle Wilder shared an article entitled The Training Log, An Absolutely Essential Tool in which she named the Top 5 reasons to keep a training log. After perusing through Ryan Hall’s ‘Running With Joy: My Daily Journey to the Marathon‘ it affirmed my belief that training logs these days overcomplicate things. Read More

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This post-run routine is not for those who want to train less and run faster, or get fit in three 20-minute workouts per week. This 37-minute routine tackles your core PROPERLY, builds strength functional for running, lengthens muscles, and enhances mobility. Try this routine from start to finish for a couple weeks and be amazed at how fast you recover. Read More