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.

A Well-Spent Youth

VOLUME 19, ISSUE 2

THE WARMUP

SHOE-IN

Give Hyrox a Chance • Some runners may roll their eyes, but don’t knock it: Hyrox training and competition could greatly benefit your running

Slow Cooker Meals • Convenience, nutritious ingredients and flavourful seasonings make a great combination for fuelling your training

How Much Protein Do You Need? • Here’s how to ensure enough protein in your diet to support your training and recovery

The Runner’s Strength Blueprint • 6 key strength exercises every distance runner should master

The Mona Fartlek • Our correspondent, whose Queen’s University squad scored back-to-back U Sports cross country titles in 2024/2025, appreciates the versatility of this popular workout

How Often Should You Race? • A better question is, how much recovery time do you need?

Do Super Shoes Cause Injuries? • The jury’s still out

Your Training Recovery Team • Who to see when

Fuelling the Brain • New research suggests the brain may tap myelin for fuel during long races, with implications for recovery

Johnny Miles Race Weekend, New Glasgow, N.S. • The Johnny Miles Race Weekend brings Nova Scotia’s running community together for a celebration of sport and spirit

Running the Ridgeway • This history-strewn path provides a glimpse into England’s pre-Roman past

High-Carb Fuelling, The Debate Continues • Does success in endurance racing depend on how many carbs you can ingest mid-race? We asked The Science of Running columnist Alex Hutchinson to explain the theory and practice

Bringing the Hype • THEY’RE HERE—THE RUNNERS WHO CHEER, SPREAD GOOD VIBES AND BRING A PARTY ATMOSPHERE TO EVERY RUN, RACE AND CLUB

The Kids are All Right • We’re in the middle of what’s widely acknowledged to be running’s third boom, and it’s being driven by Generation Z. Here’s what it means for our sport

Spring Shoe Buyer’s Guide • The season’s new models and updates, for runners of every pace and experience level

Capital City Run Crew, Victoria, B.C. • This welcoming Vancouver Island group, which meets weekly, supports new and experienced runners alike

Mariana Montoya, Montreal • For this Montreal runner, curiosity was the basis for a training plan

The Cities That Made Me a Beginner Again • How running in other countries opened my eyes to how others live