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Runners in a Dangerous Time
VOLUME 13, ISSUE 4
WHAT’S NEW
Andre De Grasse • As he trains to qualify for his second Olympics, Andre De Grasse reflects on dealing with injury, the birth of his daughter, his successes in Rio and Doha, and the ultimate goal: Olympic gold
RUN IN FOCUS
THE WARMUP
SHOE-IN
Matthieu Trudeau • Senior Research Scientist, Brooks Running Company
Back to Life, and Back to the Races • A year after collapsing near the finish of a half-marathon and nearly dying, Scott Matheson returned to the event a year later, raising money for the icu that helped save his life
Snacks for Hungry Runners • On-demand fuel solutions
The Living Room Strength Workout • For this highly effective home workout, all you need is two 15- to 25-pound dumbbells
Why Every Runner Should Be Hitting the Hills • Whether you love it or hate it, hill running will make you faster
Ramp Up Your Spring Training • Fair weather runner? No worries — here are some tips to put a spring in your step
Shin Splints • The low-down on shin pain
The Science of Running
Nanaimo, B.C. • Nanaimo is the perfect base for exploring Vancouver Island’s incredible mountains, shorelines, rivers, lakes and valleys
Racing in Reykjavik • When international travel resumes, consider a race destination with hot springs and lava fields
Women of the Road • DAYNA PIDHORESKY’S VICTORY AT THE 2019 CANADIAN MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS EARNED HER A SPOT IN THE 2020 OLYMPIC MARATHON, WHICH IS NOW POSTPONED. THE COMPETITION FOR THE OTHER TWO SPOTS ON TEAM CANADA GAVE RISE TO THE MOST IMPRESSIVE RACE PERFORMANCES THE CANADIAN WOMEN’S MARATHON HAS EVER SEEN
Betrayal of Trust • A COACH REFLECTS ON THE MEGAN BROWN STORY AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR CANADIAN ATHLETES
Will Fasting Diets Make You Faster? • Are you curious about fasting diets? A registered dietitian and sport nutritionist reviews the evidence on how the different types of fasting diets impact energy, running performance and overall health
BEST SMARTWATCHES FOR SPRING • The latest, greatest GPS watches to keep you on track for your spring, summer and fall running goals
SPORTS BRAS • Running is a high-impact activity, and finding a supportive bra that fits can be challenging. These brands get it right
Village Runners of Arundel, Que. • It can take a village to support people to run, and, winter or summer, this club in the heart of the Laurtenians fulfils that role in spades
Kendra Lewis • Kendra Lewis has already won gold and silver medals at nationals and a berth in the 2018 youth Olympics, but she’s just getting started
REVIEWS
MARKETPLACE
When Injury Sets You Back • Trying to run through an injury is risky. Taking the necessary time off, besides promoting healing, has the potential to make you smarter, stronger and faster