advice for runners Archives - Canadian Running Magazine https://runningmagazine.ca/tag/advice-for-runners/ For running news, nutrition & training tips, gear and race reviews for the Canadian running community Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:19:10 +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 advice for runners Archives - Canadian Running Magazine https://runningmagazine.ca/tag/advice-for-runners/ 32 32 213543699 Are your easy runs actually easy? https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/are-your-easy-runs-actually-easy/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/are-your-easy-runs-actually-easy/#respond Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:19:10 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=153100 Recovery runs are only effective if you run them easy. These six strategies will help you slow down and protect your training

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/are-your-easy-runs-actually-easy/feed/ 0 153100 How to find a running shoe that actually fits https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/how-to-find-a-running-shoe-that-actually-fits/ https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/how-to-find-a-running-shoe-that-actually-fits/#respond Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:13:51 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=152882 Flashy updates and new technology don't make a running shoe one-size-fits-all

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/how-to-find-a-running-shoe-that-actually-fits/feed/ 0 152882 Mind-engaging hobbies for runners on rest days https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/mind-engaging-hobbies-for-runners-on-rest-days/ https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/mind-engaging-hobbies-for-runners-on-rest-days/#respond Fri, 28 Nov 2025 20:14:11 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=151629 It's time to find some new obsessions

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/mind-engaging-hobbies-for-runners-on-rest-days/feed/ 0 151629 A runner’s guide to extreme winter weather https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/a-runners-guide-to-extreme-winter-weather/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/a-runners-guide-to-extreme-winter-weather/#respond Thu, 27 Nov 2025 19:49:33 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=150438 With winter storms brewing, it's time to prepare for the worst

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/a-runners-guide-to-extreme-winter-weather/feed/ 0 150438 Stop mid-run shoulder cramps with these simple moves https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/stop-mid-run-shoulder-cramps-with-these-simple-moves/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/stop-mid-run-shoulder-cramps-with-these-simple-moves/#respond Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:28:55 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=142363 Running with shoulder pain is no joke. Here's how to eliminate discomfort and refocus on your stride

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/stop-mid-run-shoulder-cramps-with-these-simple-moves/feed/ 0 142363 Will a marathon kill you? This researcher thinks so https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/will-a-marathon-kill-you-this-researcher-thinks-so/ https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/will-a-marathon-kill-you-this-researcher-thinks-so/#respond Fri, 24 Jan 2025 21:36:27 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=131295 "People die in big marathons all the time. Of course it's not good for people to exercise hard," said Swedish professor Fredrik Nyström

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/will-a-marathon-kill-you-this-researcher-thinks-so/feed/ 0 131295 Usain Bolt shares the best advice he’s ever received https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/usain-bolt-shares-the-best-advice-hes-ever-received/ https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/usain-bolt-shares-the-best-advice-hes-ever-received/#respond Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:15:37 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=126343 Some words of wisdom from the greatest of all time

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/usain-bolt-shares-the-best-advice-hes-ever-received/feed/ 0 126343 Fall running attire tips to make you look good and feel good https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/fall-running-attire-tips-to-make-you-look-good-and-feel-good/ https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/fall-running-attire-tips-to-make-you-look-good-and-feel-good/#respond Thu, 05 Sep 2024 18:26:01 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=122951 Even experienced runners might be in need of fashion tips and tricks

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/fall-running-attire-tips-to-make-you-look-good-and-feel-good/feed/ 0 122951 How to distinguish discomfort from pain https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/distinguishing-discomfort-from-pain/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/distinguishing-discomfort-from-pain/#respond Mon, 12 Aug 2024 21:35:18 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=121779 In running, some kinds of hurt are good–but when do you draw the line?

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