Running

Meditation and running may seem like activities at opposite ends of the spectrum. Traditionally, people associate the former with stillness, tranquility and a quiet mind, and the latter with exertion and an active, focused mindset.

Tis the season for colds and viruses to spread with ease, and unfortunately that may mean spending time resting rather than clocking your usual weekly mileage.

Mother Nature is not always kind to runners and in Canada, winter is here. This means snow and ice cover your favorite running routes, temperatures dip below zero, cold winds blow in your face...

At 64-years-young I have been running marathon distances and more multiple times a year for 30 plus years. And it hurts. I run slower now but hurt more than I ever have. Running long...

Plyometrics are a specific type of jump training. With clear strength and power benefits, this training features prominently in the speed events on the track. There is evidence this type of work also improves...

As a collegiate runner growing up in Montreal, we had distinct seasons that shaped a natural cycle for my periodized training program. The autumn focus was cross-country, followed by an early winter off-season, then...

Do you see the upcoming hill ahead of you and feel the wind blow out of your sails? Do you ride the brakes down a steep descent and wonder how someone else is floating...

According to the International Trail Running Association, there are more than 1.77 million trail runners in the world, with tens of thousands of trail running events held each year. From a breezy 5-kilometre run...

Training can get a little monotonous, especially if you have a long marathon training cycle and have been following the same plan more than once. Which is why it is important to add variety...

Runners are bombarded almost daily with recommendations on all kinds of great ideas and advice that we should act on to improve our running. But amidst the blizzard of well-intentioned advice, one often unsung...