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Explore our Running Blog Archive for articles and blog posts on training plans, injury prevention, and performance advice for runners.
Whether you’re a beginner or experienced runner, our articles provide practical tips and the latest insights to help you achieve your running goals.

Off-Season Training: The Key for Endurance Athletes Success

by Carla Robbins | Dec 30, 2024 | Exercise Physiology, Running, Strength Training

The off-season isn’t a break—it’s where the real work happens. Whether it’s dialing in your strength training, building an aerobic base, or finally tackling those nagging injuries, the off-season sets the tone for everything that follows. Treat it as an opportunity, not an afterthought, and you’ll step into race season with confidence, resilience, and a plan built for success. In this blog, we’ll discuss the importance of off-season training for endurance athletes and how to make it count!

7 Endurance Training Mistakes Stalling Your Progress in 2025

by Carla Robbins | Dec 17, 2024 | Opinion, Running, Strength Training

Are you frustrated with your endurance training plateau? It’s not about working harder—it’s about working smarter. Many endurance athletes unknowingly sabotage their progress by falling into common traps that hinder performance and results. Let’s break down the top mistakes that might be holding you back and how to fix them.

Mastering the Tempo Run: The Key to Faster, Stronger Running

by Carla Robbins | Oct 7, 2024 | Exercise Physiology, Running

Struggling to figure out what a tempo run is and whether it fits into your training plan? You’re not alone—many athletes stumble over the definition of tempo runs and how to incorporate them in their training. But don’t worry, we’re here to clear this up and provide you with everything you need to know, including sample workouts!

Social Running vs. Quality Workouts: How you have your fun and get fit too in 2025

by Rick Canning | Sep 7, 2024 | Opinion, Running

Social runs offer much more than just miles on the road—they provide a sense of community, camaraderie, and fun. However, you need to balance these enjoyable group runs with a structured training plan that ensures your hard days are truly hard and your easy days are easy. Here’s how!

Achilles Ruptures on the Rise

by Carla Robbins | Aug 7, 2024 | Exercise Physiology, Injury Prevention & Recovery, Opinion, Running, Strength Training

Discover the rising trend of Achilles ruptures among athletes, exploring causes like turf conditions and training loads. Learn key prevention strategies for strength and conditioning coaches to mitigate these injuries.

Which smartwatch should I buy in 2024 to get the most out of my endurance training?

by Rick Canning | Aug 7, 2024 | Opinion, Running

Discover the perfect watch for optimizing your endurance training! Explore budget-friendly options and essential features like Training Peaks integration, battery life, GPS accuracy, and more to elevate your performance.

Goal Setting for Endurance Athletes

by Chantelle Ball | Nov 25, 2023 | Exercise Physiology, Opinion, Running

We often think of goal setting as a really simple process – something we can come up with in a matter of minutes. In reality, good goal setting can be tricky! It involves a lot of reflection, long-term planning, and the ability to break down your bigger goals into smaller chunks. Here, we dive into these concepts more.

What is pronation and what should you do about it?

by Carla Robbins | Sep 14, 2023 | Exercise Physiology, Injury Prevention & Recovery, Running, Strength Training

When the arch is not functioning properly, the foot can become unstable, which can lead to issues or injuries like overpronation-related injuries, or the foot becoming stuck in supination-type shapes. Explore more about pronation and supination here.

Why speed first, then capacity?

by Carla Robbins | May 30, 2023 | Exercise Physiology, Opinion, Running

You’ve probably heard the theory that you should build a big base of volume in your training before you add speed. But, INTENSITY based approaches exist as well, and here we explore a common method in the track and field world that has built champions.

Track Legend, Les Gramantik: Evolving Coaching Philosophy

by Carla Robbins | May 4, 2023 | Exercise Physiology, Interview, Opinion, Running, Strength Training

Les Gramantik is a hall-of-fame inductee and as of 2024 he has attended 8 Olympics as a coach and 1 Olympics as an athlete. In this interview, we try to pull out all of the stories from his past, his training philosophies, and his humour.

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