training for runners Archives - Canadian Running Magazine https://runningmagazine.ca/tag/training-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 training for runners Archives - Canadian Running Magazine https://runningmagazine.ca/tag/training-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 Surprising ways runners can boost form and breathing https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/surprising-ways-runners-can-boost-form-and-breathing/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/surprising-ways-runners-can-boost-form-and-breathing/#respond Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:33:48 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=151609 Your spine, shoulder blades, diaphragm and hips can have a big impact on running economy

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/surprising-ways-runners-can-boost-form-and-breathing/feed/ 0 151609 How to start sprinting https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/how-to-start-sprinting/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/how-to-start-sprinting/#respond Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:09:22 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=149080 Sprinting is fun and offers major fitness benefits, but it takes more than just running fast

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/how-to-start-sprinting/feed/ 0 149080 4 exercises runners forget—but shouldn’t https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/4-exercises-runners-forget-but-shouldnt/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/4-exercises-runners-forget-but-shouldnt/#respond Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:32:59 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=147534 Because strong legs alone won't help you hit that PB

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/4-exercises-runners-forget-but-shouldnt/feed/ 0 147534 3 workouts for next-level summer stamina https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/3-workouts-for-next-level-summer-stamina/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/3-workouts-for-next-level-summer-stamina/#respond Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:52:45 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=141952 Keep training anything but boring this season–these fresh sessions are designed to challenge both your endurance and your focus

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/3-workouts-for-next-level-summer-stamina/feed/ 0 141952 Spice up your spring with these 4 fartlek workouts https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/spice-up-your-spring-with-these-4-fartlek-workouts/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/spice-up-your-spring-with-these-4-fartlek-workouts/#respond Thu, 22 May 2025 18:00:21 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=139281 Nope, fartlek isn't dead–and your training plan needs it now more than ever

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/spice-up-your-spring-with-these-4-fartlek-workouts/feed/ 0 139281 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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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/the-right-way-to-add-another-run-to-your-week/feed/ 0 138971 Warm(er) weather workouts to help you chase that 10K PB https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/warmer-weather-workouts-to-help-you-chase-that-10k-pb/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/warmer-weather-workouts-to-help-you-chase-that-10k-pb/#respond Sun, 11 May 2025 14:53:28 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=138789 These sessions help you ease into the sunny days ahead, with minimum pain and maximum gain

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/warmer-weather-workouts-to-help-you-chase-that-10k-pb/feed/ 0 138789 3 workouts to ease back into running after a race https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/3-workouts-to-ease-back-into-running-after-a-race/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/3-workouts-to-ease-back-into-running-after-a-race/#respond Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:21:53 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=137516 These gentle sessions will reset your legs and re-ignite your routine

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