Author: Lisa S
Running on the Mind
Today’s post is in honour of Mental Health Month. “Running is my therapy”. A common phrase that many people have heard and/or shared. But, what do we mean when we say this? And what do we think when we hear this? For many, running is an important part of their identity, an integral part of […]
Read more..Parents on the Run
This or That? If you are a runner who frequents social media – and chances are high that you are – you’ve likely seen the “this or that” images to share your running preferences with your friends. The image contains two columns and you circle your choice on the image. Do you like to run […]
Read more..The High Five: It’s Getting Hot!
Anyone else have a long run this past weekend that left you feeling “huh???” You know the feeling: training is flowing along beautifully and then suddenly you’re on the struggle bus, seemingly out of nowhere? Well, that was me! I was so pumped for the beautiful weather, but totally forgot about the (what I’m now […]
Read more..Let’s Get Virtual!
Ok, let’s just get this out of the way first: no one wanted 2021 to be another year of virtual races. Nope, nope, nope. We accepted (begrudgingly!) 2020 as the year we received countless cancellation notices. But, 2021 had such promise! While parts of the world are back to in-person racing (I’m looking at you, […]
Read more..Good Runners: Run for Good
If you follow Saucony, you’ve no doubt had a chance to see their “Good Runners” campaign. This incredible campaign showcases a variety of runners and aims to share “stories that celebrate the good things that come from those who run”. Runners like Jared Ward (Saucony athlete and a top American marathoner) and Ashley Stinson (America’s […]
Read more..Running and Rolling
Becoming a parent is an exhilarating, apprehensive time! Lives change, shift, and grow. It’s exciting – and tiring! Becoming a parent when you are also a runner comes with one really big question: will I still have the time/the ability/the energy to run? A Personal Experience As a new mom, I was really excited to […]
Read more..The High Five: Ultrarunning Films
A new segment on our journal, join us for “The High Five” as we share a snapshot from a variety of running topics. From fuel favourites to destination races, running films to amazing apps, we’ve got you covered with a fast top five (and possibly some bonuses, too!) to get you dreaming, scheming, and, of […]
Read more..Get Off The Road: Winter Trail Running
If there are bonus kudos awarded to those who continue to run outside when the snow starts to fall, there could be an extra gold star for the runner who stays on the trails in the winter months. All winter runners are warriors; those who hit the trails are no exception. To keep you crushing […]
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