running science Archives - Canadian Running Magazine https://runningmagazine.ca/tag/running-science/ For running news, nutrition & training tips, gear and race reviews for the Canadian running community Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:09:51 +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 running science Archives - Canadian Running Magazine https://runningmagazine.ca/tag/running-science/ 32 32 213543699 Is marathon heart damage a myth? https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/is-marathon-heart-damage-a-myth/ https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/is-marathon-heart-damage-a-myth/#respond Sun, 14 Dec 2025 16:51:53 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=152765 A 10-year-long study debunks the idea that endurance athletes are at risk of long-term heart issues

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/is-marathon-heart-damage-a-myth/feed/ 0 152765 Are you falling carb-short on race day? https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/are-you-falling-carb-short-on-race-day/ https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/are-you-falling-carb-short-on-race-day/#respond Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:58:59 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=152553 New research suggests that you're probably underestimating your carb intake, and paying for it

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/are-you-falling-carb-short-on-race-day/feed/ 0 152553 Your marathon brain could be making you sick https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/your-marathon-brain-could-be-making-you-sick/ https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/your-marathon-brain-could-be-making-you-sick/#respond Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:18:06 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=151762 Research hints your pre-race mood might matter more than you think

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/your-marathon-brain-could-be-making-you-sick/feed/ 0 151762 Could bugs be your next training fuel? https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/could-bugs-be-your-next-training-fuel/ https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/could-bugs-be-your-next-training-fuel/#respond Fri, 28 Nov 2025 20:19:50 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=151596 Insects might make a great alternative recovery superfood

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/could-bugs-be-your-next-training-fuel/feed/ 0 151596 Exercise benefits women nearly twice as much as men, study says https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/exercise-benefits-women-nearly-twice-as-much-as-men-study-says/ https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/exercise-benefits-women-nearly-twice-as-much-as-men-study-says/#respond Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:11:28 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=149824 Same workout, bigger heart payoff for women

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/exercise-benefits-women-nearly-twice-as-much-as-men-study-says/feed/ 0 149824 Running might cure your fast-food hangover, study suggests https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/running-might-cure-your-fast-food-hangover-study-suggests/ https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/running-might-cure-your-fast-food-hangover-study-suggests/#respond Sun, 26 Oct 2025 18:16:17 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=149481 New research suggests a bit of movement can reset your mood, no matter what’s on the menu

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/running-might-cure-your-fast-food-hangover-study-suggests/feed/ 0 149481 How NiaHealth is making me a better runner https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/how-niahealth-is-making-me-a-better-runner/ https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/how-niahealth-is-making-me-a-better-runner/#respond Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:13:27 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=149101 NiaHealth’s personalized biomarker insights are helping me train smarter, not harder

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/how-niahealth-is-making-me-a-better-runner/feed/ 0 149101 Why running shoes still don’t fit women right https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/why-running-shoes-still-dont-fit-women-right/ https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/why-running-shoes-still-dont-fit-women-right/#respond Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:05:52 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=149087 A Canadian study says the "shrink it and pink it" era needs to end

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/why-running-shoes-still-dont-fit-women-right/feed/ 0 149087 Runners, your calves deserve more love https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/runners-your-calves-deserve-more-love/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/runners-your-calves-deserve-more-love/#respond Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:05:27 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=148779 How to keep your body’s “second heart” strong for better running and recovery

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