Your Better Running Self Archives - Canadian Running Magazine https://runningmagazine.ca/category/your-better-running-self/ For running news, nutrition & training tips, gear and race reviews for the Canadian running community Thu, 25 Mar 2021 20:05:50 +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 Your Better Running Self Archives - Canadian Running Magazine https://runningmagazine.ca/category/your-better-running-self/ 32 32 213543699 Why training doesn’t stop after your run https://runningmagazine.ca/your-better-running-self/why-training-doesnt-stop-after-your-run/ https://runningmagazine.ca/your-better-running-self/why-training-doesnt-stop-after-your-run/#respond Wed, 30 Sep 2020 13:24:14 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=73462 Those who train hard know that the real work starts when the watch stops

The post Why training doesn’t stop after your run appeared first on Canadian Running Magazine.

]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/your-better-running-self/why-training-doesnt-stop-after-your-run/feed/ 0 73462 Why recovery is the key to performance https://runningmagazine.ca/your-better-running-self/recovery/ https://runningmagazine.ca/your-better-running-self/recovery/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2020 19:37:59 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=73574 Runners can optimize their performance by implementing a sound recovery strategy

The post Why recovery is the key to performance appeared first on Canadian Running Magazine.

]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/your-better-running-self/recovery/feed/ 0 73574 The runner’s guide to meal planning https://runningmagazine.ca/your-better-running-self/nutrition-meal-planning-and-recipes/ https://runningmagazine.ca/your-better-running-self/nutrition-meal-planning-and-recipes/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:24:58 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=73458 How runners can get the most out of their meals, even when they're on the road

The post The runner’s guide to meal planning appeared first on Canadian Running Magazine.

]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/your-better-running-self/nutrition-meal-planning-and-recipes/feed/ 0 73458 Nutrition: its role in running performance https://runningmagazine.ca/your-better-running-self/nutrition-its-role-in-performance/ https://runningmagazine.ca/your-better-running-self/nutrition-its-role-in-performance/#respond Fri, 18 Sep 2020 15:25:28 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=73452 How runners can optimize their nutrition

The post Nutrition: its role in running performance appeared first on Canadian Running Magazine.

]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/your-better-running-self/nutrition-its-role-in-performance/feed/ 0 73452 The benefits of joining a running club https://runningmagazine.ca/your-better-running-self/run-club/ https://runningmagazine.ca/your-better-running-self/run-club/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2020 18:27:36 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=73560 Joining a running club like Montreal's YAMAJO Run Crew is a great way to improve as a runner (plus it's just fun)

The post The benefits of joining a running club appeared first on Canadian Running Magazine.

]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/your-better-running-self/run-club/feed/ 0 73560 Race day: getting the most from every race https://runningmagazine.ca/your-better-running-self/race-day-getting-the-most-from-every-race/ https://runningmagazine.ca/your-better-running-self/race-day-getting-the-most-from-every-race/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2020 18:22:40 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=73559 You dedicate months of hard work to a few hours of running, so you probably want to increase your chances of success on race day

The post Race day: getting the most from every race appeared first on Canadian Running Magazine.

]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/your-better-running-self/race-day-getting-the-most-from-every-race/feed/ 0 73559 Strength training for runners: at-home workout https://runningmagazine.ca/your-better-running-self/strength-training-for-runners-home-workout/ https://runningmagazine.ca/your-better-running-self/strength-training-for-runners-home-workout/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2020 10:22:18 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=73532 The full-body at-home strength routine for runners

The post Strength training for runners: at-home workout appeared first on Canadian Running Magazine.

]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/your-better-running-self/strength-training-for-runners-home-workout/feed/ 0 73532 Strength training for runners: one gym workout https://runningmagazine.ca/your-better-running-self/strength-training-for-runners-one-gym-workout/ https://runningmagazine.ca/your-better-running-self/strength-training-for-runners-one-gym-workout/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2020 15:04:08 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=73558 Strength training is often overlooked by runners, but it's one of the most important parts of an athlete's training schedule

The post Strength training for runners: one gym workout appeared first on Canadian Running Magazine.

]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/your-better-running-self/strength-training-for-runners-one-gym-workout/feed/ 0 73558 The importance of speedwork for marathoners https://runningmagazine.ca/your-better-running-self/speedwork-track-intervals/ https://runningmagazine.ca/your-better-running-self/speedwork-track-intervals/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:23:05 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=73474 How track work can improve marathon performances

The post The importance of speedwork for marathoners appeared first on Canadian Running Magazine.

]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/your-better-running-self/speedwork-track-intervals/feed/ 0 73474