injury prevention Archives - Canadian Running Magazine https://runningmagazine.ca/tag/injury-prevention/ For running news, nutrition & training tips, gear and race reviews for the Canadian running community Sun, 21 Dec 2025 22:03:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://runningmagazine.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-running-site-icon-32x32.png injury prevention Archives - Canadian Running Magazine https://runningmagazine.ca/tag/injury-prevention/ 32 32 213543699 Runners: your poor core strength might be slowing you down https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/runners-your-poor-core-strength-might-be-slowing-you-down/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/runners-your-poor-core-strength-might-be-slowing-you-down/#respond Sun, 21 Dec 2025 22:03:06 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=153162 Tap into the behind-the-scenes muscles that hold a runner together

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/runners-your-poor-core-strength-might-be-slowing-you-down/feed/ 0 153162 The 2026 jump-start every runner needs https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/the-2026-jump-start-every-runner-needs/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/the-2026-jump-start-every-runner-needs/#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:24:06 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=152416 Four small shifts you can make right now that will completely change how the new year feels

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/the-2026-jump-start-every-runner-needs/feed/ 0 152416 Shin splint fixes every runner should know https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/shin-splint-fixes-every-runner-should-know/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/shin-splint-fixes-every-runner-should-know/#respond Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:32:02 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=151096 These small fixes will have you running pain-free again

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/shin-splint-fixes-every-runner-should-know/feed/ 0 151096 Poor sleep may be causing your running injuries https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/poor-sleep-may-be-causing-your-running-injuries/ https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/poor-sleep-may-be-causing-your-running-injuries/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:48:01 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=150515 A new study suggests that short or restless sleep may nearly double a runner’s chance of getting hurt

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/poor-sleep-may-be-causing-your-running-injuries/feed/ 0 150515 Yoga for runners: the basics https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/yoga-for-runners-the-basics/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/yoga-for-runners-the-basics/#respond Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:53:58 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=148655 Four simple poses to loosen tight muscles, improve recovery and keep you running strong

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/yoga-for-runners-the-basics/feed/ 0 148655 Trail-proof your knees with these strength moves https://runningmagazine.ca/trail-running/trail-proof-your-knees-with-these-strength-moves/ https://runningmagazine.ca/trail-running/trail-proof-your-knees-with-these-strength-moves/#respond Thu, 05 Jun 2025 19:38:42 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=139979 Power your peaks with rock-solid knees

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/trail-running/trail-proof-your-knees-with-these-strength-moves/feed/ 0 139979 What runners need to know about “functional training” https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/what-runners-need-to-know-about-functional-training/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/what-runners-need-to-know-about-functional-training/#respond Sun, 01 Jun 2025 17:56:56 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=139777 Not all strength training is functional—especially for runners

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/what-runners-need-to-know-about-functional-training/feed/ 0 139777 5 strength moves you need to stop skipping https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/5-strength-moves-you-need-to-stop-skipping/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/5-strength-moves-you-need-to-stop-skipping/#respond Fri, 30 May 2025 19:04:17 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=139693 You need to add these sneaky-smart strength moves to your routine

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/5-strength-moves-you-need-to-stop-skipping/feed/ 0 139693 The right way to add another run to your week https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/the-right-way-to-add-another-run-to-your-week/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/the-right-way-to-add-another-run-to-your-week/#respond Fri, 16 May 2025 15:04:39 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=138971 Avoid the number one mistake many runners make

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