sports science Archives - Canadian Running Magazine https://runningmagazine.ca/tag/sports-science/ For running news, nutrition & training tips, gear and race reviews for the Canadian running community Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:18:32 +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 sports science Archives - Canadian Running Magazine https://runningmagazine.ca/tag/sports-science/ 32 32 213543699 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 Poor sleep may be causing your running injuries https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/poor-sleep-may-be-causing-your-running-injuries/ https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/poor-sleep-may-be-causing-your-running-injuries/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:48:01 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=150515 A new study suggests that short or restless sleep may nearly double a runner’s chance of getting hurt

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/poor-sleep-may-be-causing-your-running-injuries/feed/ 0 150515 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 Can running mend a broken heart? https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/can-running-mend-a-broken-heart/ https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/can-running-mend-a-broken-heart/#respond Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:40:54 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=146318 Grief can weaken the heart, but scientists say running might help strengthen it again

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/can-running-mend-a-broken-heart/feed/ 0 146318 Runners: is your sweat putting you in danger? https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/runners-is-your-sweat-putting-you-in-danger/ https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/runners-is-your-sweat-putting-you-in-danger/#respond Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:05:59 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=143356 What's dripping in your eyes could be putting you at risk

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/runners-is-your-sweat-putting-you-in-danger/feed/ 0 143356 This weird running hack will make you faster https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/this-resistance-band-hack-will-make-you-faster/ https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/this-resistance-band-hack-will-make-you-faster/#respond Sun, 06 Jul 2025 18:26:28 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=142201 A stretchy band between your shoes could boost your efficiency by more than six per cent

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/this-resistance-band-hack-will-make-you-faster/feed/ 0 142201 Why every runner should be taking the stairs https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/why-every-runner-should-be-taking-the-stairs/ https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/why-every-runner-should-be-taking-the-stairs/#respond Wed, 04 Jun 2025 19:56:39 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=139937 New research suggests that stair-climbing offers far more than just glute gains

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/why-every-runner-should-be-taking-the-stairs/feed/ 0 139937 Is your diet causing your injuries? https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/is-your-diet-causing-your-injuries/ https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/is-your-diet-causing-your-injuries/#respond Mon, 12 May 2025 19:38:58 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=138827 New research suggests these two fuelling mistakes are hurting more than your pace

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