running performance Archives - Canadian Running Magazine https://runningmagazine.ca/tag/running-performance/ For running news, nutrition & training tips, gear and race reviews for the Canadian running community Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:58:59 +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 performance Archives - Canadian Running Magazine https://runningmagazine.ca/tag/running-performance/ 32 32 213543699 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 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 3 yoga moves for a rock-solid core https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/3-yoga-moves-for-a-rock-solid-core/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/3-yoga-moves-for-a-rock-solid-core/#respond Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:57:38 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=134571 Power up your stride and breathing with these core-boosting poses

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/3-yoga-moves-for-a-rock-solid-core/feed/ 0 134571 Morning people make faster marathoners, study shows https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/morning-people-make-faster-marathoners-study-shows/ https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/morning-people-make-faster-marathoners-study-shows/#respond Tue, 17 Dec 2024 19:00:32 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=129546 Training and nutrition have been extensively studied, but "circadian preferences" may also influence performance potential

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/morning-people-make-faster-marathoners-study-shows/feed/ 0 129546 Could a midday nap help you ace your next race? https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/could-a-midday-nap-help-you-ace-your-next-race/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/could-a-midday-nap-help-you-ace-your-next-race/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 22:09:56 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=127925 Recent research says catching some extra Zzzs may help you nail some PBs

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/could-a-midday-nap-help-you-ace-your-next-race/feed/ 0 127925 Can salt tabs help your race performance? https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/can-salt-tabs-help-your-race-performance/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/can-salt-tabs-help-your-race-performance/#respond Sun, 18 Aug 2024 18:03:34 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=122111 Are salt tabs key to your race-day success, or just another overhyped supplement?

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/can-salt-tabs-help-your-race-performance/feed/ 0 122111 4 ways to tie your shoes for better performance and injury prevention  https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/4-ways-to-tie-your-shoes-for-better-performance-and-injury-prevention/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/4-ways-to-tie-your-shoes-for-better-performance-and-injury-prevention/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:21:25 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=112139 You may be tying your shoes all wrong

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/4-ways-to-tie-your-shoes-for-better-performance-and-injury-prevention/feed/ 0 112139 Is your sports bra hindering your running performance? https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/is-your-sports-bra-hindering-your-running-performance/ https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/is-your-sports-bra-hindering-your-running-performance/#respond Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:47:58 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=111175 Your too-tight bra might be slowing you down

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/is-your-sports-bra-hindering-your-running-performance/feed/ 0 111175 Can tracking HRV make you a better runner? https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/can-tracking-hrv-make-you-a-better-runner/ https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/can-tracking-hrv-make-you-a-better-runner/#respond Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:38:47 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=110862 If you're curious about heart rate variability and how to use it, look no further

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