Krista DuChene gears up for pre-Rio summer race
Though it won't be announced for another month, it's looking like Krista DuChene is set to run the Olympic marathon. But first, she's going to show up to race in Toronto later this month. The post...
View ArticleDestination Race: Vancouver’s Eastside 10K
Vancouver needed a race that explored this running mecca beyond Stanley Park and the Seawall. The Eastside 10K gives you a chance to run through the city’s most colourful neighbourhoods for a truly...
View ArticleRio-bound Canadians tune up for sport’s biggest stage at Toronto Waterfront 10K
Krista DuChene and Eric Gillis, two of Canada's top distance runners, won the Toronto Waterfront 10K on Saturday morning (photo: Todd Fraser/Canada Running Series). The post Rio-bound Canadians tune up...
View ArticleIt was a sunny and fast day at the Scotiabank Vancouver half-marathon
Kip Kangogo and Adriana Nelson won the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon, the fifth event of the Canada Running Series, on Sunday morning. The post It was a sunny and fast day at the Scotiabank...
View ArticleLearning from the best: Through networking with other directors, I’m...
When Michelle got the chance to network with other race directors, she got ideas on how to better improve her own race. The post Learning from the best: Through networking with other directors, I’m...
View ArticleThis year’s Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon medal is one of the race’s...
The finisher's medal for October's Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon was revealed to the public on July 28 at a local Toronto brewery. The post This year’s Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon...
View ArticleDiscover Ontario with these awesome autumn running events
Ontario offers an abundance of autumn running events and races that offer exceptional organization, scenic courses and unforgettable experiences. The post Discover Ontario with these awesome autumn...
View ArticleA custom Eric Gillis T-shirt to match his inspirational Olympic run
Eric Gillis got his own custom T-shirt at a recent Canada Running Series training run honouring his inspirational race at the Rio Olympics. The post A custom Eric Gillis T-shirt to match his...
View ArticleOlympian Eric Gillis and Leslie Sexton top stacked fields at Vancouver’s...
Olympian Eric Gillis and Leslie Sexton continued their tuneups for the Toronto Waterfront Marathon with wins at Vancouver's Eastside 10K. The post Olympian Eric Gillis and Leslie Sexton top stacked...
View ArticleWhen the lactic acid hits, I find strength in thinking of my mom who is...
Toronto resident Ashley Dier looks to her mother, who is battling Lupus, for inspiration, especially when she's dealing with lactic acid in the late stages of a half-marathon. That's why she will be...
View ArticleFun in the sun at Run Barbados including remarkable 10K finish
Run Barbados Marathon Weekend, a popular destination race among Canadians, was this weekend in Bridgetown and featured two Olympians. (Photo: Inge Johnson / Canada Running Series.) The post Fun in the...
View ArticleVIDEO: Must-see Barbados 10K finish reaches 11 million views, gets airtime on...
Must-see footage of the Run Barbados 10K finish featuring Lanni Marchant and Natasha Wodak has been making rounds on social media this week. (Photo: Inge Johnson / Canada Running Series.) The post...
View ArticleVIDEO: A visit to 85-year-old Ed Whitlock’s home, training grounds
Canadian Running had the chance to join legendary masters athlete Ed Whitlock on a run recently following his 3:56 marathon in Toronto. The post VIDEO: A visit to 85-year-old Ed Whitlock’s home,...
View ArticleCanadian Running’s top Instagram posts from 2016
See some of the top shared photos and videos from Canadian Running's Instagram account from the past 12 months. The post Canadian Running’s top Instagram posts from 2016 appeared first on Canadian...
View ArticleQ&A with 85-year-old Ed Whitlock
Running legend Ed Whitlock, 85, answers reader questions including mental strategies he uses during races, his best method of rehab and more. The post Q&A with 85-year-old Ed Whitlock appeared...
View ArticleRacing and running event trends to watch for in 2017
Three esteemed race directors share their insight into the evolving nature of road races and running events The post Racing and running event trends to watch for in 2017 appeared first on Canadian...
View ArticleScotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon ranked one of the best in the world
For the third year in a row, the Toronto Waterfront Marathon has secured IAAF Gold Label status. That means, it's one of the best in the world. The post Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon ranked...
View ArticleEd Whitlock’s final race
Following his record-breaking run at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Ed Whitlock raced twice more before his passing on March 13. The post Ed Whitlock’s final race appeared first on...
View ArticleFive running events that showcase the best of spring racing in Canada
If you've been training all winter long, be sure to hop into a worthwhile race this spring. The post Five running events that showcase the best of spring racing in Canada appeared first on Canadian...
View ArticleNatasha Wodak back from lengthy absence, wins Race Roster Spring Run-Off 8K
Natasha Wodak makes her return to road racing after an absence due to injury while Tristan Woodfine overcomes a shoe gaffe to win the Race Roster Spring Run-Off. The post Natasha Wodak back from...
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