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.

Channel Your Inner Olympian

VOLUME 14, ISSUE 5

WHAT’S NEW

THE WARMUP

SHOE-IN

Canada’s Olympic Medallists on Track & Road

RUN CHAT

Every Single Street • Teri Towner of Coquitlam, B.C., ran every street in her city during the pandemic – but not just for fun

Turning Japanese • As Tokyo prepares to host the Olympics, here are some variations on traditional Japanese recipes to tease the runner’s palate

The Disordered Eating Continuum • When it comes to eating disorders and disordered eating, misinformation abounds. Here’s some straight talk about what eating disorders are (and are not)

3x3x3 Dumbbell Workout for Runners • Three short routines you can do after your run

Half-Marathon Fartlek • Playing with Speed to Build Strength and Fitness

Running With Your Dog • How to train your dog to be your new running partner

The Science of Running: Alex Hutchinson Rounds Up The Latest in Endurance Research • The Super Spike Debate: Purists may decry the new shoe tech, but every indication is it’s here to stay

How to “Keep House” • Just as you want your space to be comfortable and tidy when entertaining guests, you want your body to be well prepared for performance, as elite trail runner Matt Shepard explains

Gatineau Park, Que. • Located a short drive from downtown Ottawa, Gatineau Park is full of options for day trips

The Best Sister in the World • Gabriela DeBues-Stafford and Lucia Stafford are the two fastest 1,500m runners in Canada this year. As the Tokyo Olympics approach, they reflect on their shared past and their desire to compete among the world’s best

A Breath of Fresh Air • When Judith Kasiama started hiking and trail running, there were very few BIPOC on the trails, in stores or in brand advertising. Five years later, her organization Colour the Trails is creating real change in the outdoor space

What it Takes to Win an Olympic Medal • Olympic medals result from an alchemical combination of talent, support and hard work — and success is never guaranteed. The crucial ingredient may be the ability to embrace years of sacrifice

Summer Fashion

Sunglasses for Summer • There’s more to your sunglasses than the cool factor. Your shades should protect your eyes from UV rays without reducing visibility. Here are some that enhance visibility

Reviews

RUNClub, Kamloops, B.C. • For this club’s members, movement is change

Raymond Cayas, Coquitlam, B.C. • Raymond Cayas went from avoiding PE class to becoming a passionate Vancouver runner

MARKETPLACE

Running With Greg • For years, running was the only thing I was better at than my older brothers. Then one of them was diagnosed with MS, and everything changed