As Canada continues to face a blood shortage, runners might find themselves wondering if they should donate. However, if you’ve found yourself questioning if giving blood could disrupt your training, your hunch is correct. Donating blood is a great thing to do, and should by no means be discouraged, but there are a few additional […]
As runners are constantly being told that strength and conditioning is important. It’s been drilled into them for years. “We need to be doing strength training to prevent injuries”“You’re going to become a better runner if you strength train” All those statements are correct. The scientific literature is very clear on this and as a […]
Whether you’re running for fun or want to improve your PR (personal record), speed training can help you become a faster, stronger and more efficient runner. You’ll find a wide variety of philosophies to help you get faster, so you need to narrow it down to a few that can work for you. These three […]
Sleep is a normal and reversible behavior that is an essential part of the human recovery process. Several studies now recognize the fundamental role that sleep plays to optimize health and human performance. Results have demonstrated that sleep will not only help an athlete optimize their performance, but will also act on every aspect of […]
Like most challenges, running an ultramarathon requires preparation. Preparation means more than simply running a lot. Adequate preparation should train both body and mind, increasing confidence and competence in your abilities to tackle the challenges ahead. So, how can you prepare mentally and physically for an ultra? How can you increase your confidence and competence […]