easy runs Archives - Canadian Running Magazine https://runningmagazine.ca/tag/easy-runs/ 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 easy runs Archives - Canadian Running Magazine https://runningmagazine.ca/tag/easy-runs/ 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 Marathoners: are your easy runs more important than workouts? https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/marathoners-are-your-easy-runs-more-important-than-workouts/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/marathoners-are-your-easy-runs-more-important-than-workouts/#respond Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:59:31 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=130359 A new study shows that faster marathon runners log three times the mileage of slower runners–nearly all of it consisting of easy runs

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/marathoners-are-your-easy-runs-more-important-than-workouts/feed/ 0 130359 SHOE REVIEW: Asics Glideride Max https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/gear/shoe-review-asics-glideride-max/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/gear/shoe-review-asics-glideride-max/#respond Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:08:17 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=124179 Asics' new Glideride Max is a plush, bouncy easy-day shoe that performs well right out of the box

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/gear/shoe-review-asics-glideride-max/feed/ 0 124179 How (and why) to run on the beach https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/how-why-to-run-on-the-beach/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/how-why-to-run-on-the-beach/#respond Tue, 30 Jul 2024 21:05:30 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=120221 Spending time on the beach may be more beneficial for your fitness than you thought

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/how-why-to-run-on-the-beach/feed/ 0 120221 Jogging on the spot at red lights? Here’s why you should stop https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/jogging-on-the-spot-at-red-lights-heres-why-you-should-stop/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/jogging-on-the-spot-at-red-lights-heres-why-you-should-stop/#respond Mon, 22 Jul 2024 17:13:36 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=119753 Even if you aren't a beginner, this habit might make you look like one

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/jogging-on-the-spot-at-red-lights-heres-why-you-should-stop/feed/ 0 119753 FIRST LOOK: Asics Gel-Cumulus 26 https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/gear/first-look-asics-gel-cumulus-26/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/gear/first-look-asics-gel-cumulus-26/#respond Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:41:16 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=111373 With updates to the upper and the outsole, the Cumulus just keeps getting better as a do-it-all daily trainer

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/gear/first-look-asics-gel-cumulus-26/feed/ 0 111373 SHOE REVIEW: Asics Gel-Nimbus 26 https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/gear/shoe-review-asics-gel-nimbus-26/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/gear/shoe-review-asics-gel-nimbus-26/#respond Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:34:54 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=109689 The Asics Gel-Nimbus 26 remains an excellent easy-run or long-run shoe, with just a few key updates over the very popular 25

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/gear/shoe-review-asics-gel-nimbus-26/feed/ 0 109689 6 tips to master your easy runs https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/6-tips-to-master-your-easy-runs/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/6-tips-to-master-your-easy-runs/#respond Wed, 13 Sep 2023 21:22:58 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=103903 Do you keep going too fast on your easy days? Follow this advice to slow down

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/6-tips-to-master-your-easy-runs/feed/ 0 103903 6 things you’ll understand once you start running https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/6-things-youll-understand-once-you-start-running/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/6-things-youll-understand-once-you-start-running/#respond Fri, 06 Jan 2023 19:39:26 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=91512 What are some things about running that you did not understand until you started?

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