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Workout Wednesday: Classic mile repeats
Whether it’s 400m or 800m repeats on the track, a marathon pace tempo or like today, mile repeats, there’s nothing quite like the nostalgia of doing a classic workout and seeing how you compare with...
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Workout Wednesday: Race pace repeats
For those still preparing for an upcoming goal race, the last part of any training plan should be about maintaining and sustaining hard-earned fitness; not necessarily increasing it further. Building...
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Workout Wednesday: What to do when you’re tight for time
Want to save yourself time but also get in a great workout? High intensity interval training (HIIT) is an effective and extremely efficient type of training that produces many of the benefits of...
View ArticleWorkout Wednesday: Increasing intervals
Summer is for speed training and a few faster efforts now can really pay off later on. Today’s workout is timed intervals that increase in duration from one minute to five. You’ll run a total… The post...
View ArticleWorkout Wednesday: The infamous Yasso 800s
Now that many are beginning to think about fall races, some of which may be a half or full marathon, we return to a workout that has become a staple in many training plans.… The post Workout Wednesday:...
View ArticleWorkout Wednesday: A six-week guide to better speed training
After building a solid base and with mileage still relatively low, now is the time to develop and improve your speed training. Speed training can be done in a number of ways but is most… The post...
View ArticleTraining by time versus distance
What’s the difference between running 1K repeats in five minutes and running five minute repeats and covering 1K? Nothing right? Well actually, it might just depend on who you ask. For most of us,… The...
View ArticleMarathon workouts that go the distance
Those preparing for an upcoming marathon should aim to run regular long race-pace intervals in the final weeks of training. With marathon season now just a few weeks and months away, those training to…...
View ArticleFine-tune your summer speed with this intense interval workout
Vancouver's Kevin Friesen reached the podium at a national championship for the first time at the Ottawa 10K. Here he shares his blistering pre-race workout. The post Fine-tune your summer speed with...
View ArticleWhy the length of your rest breaks can make or break your workout
Deciding how long to rest in between hard intervals might not seem all that important but the length of set break can drastically change the outcome of your workout. The post Why the length of your...
View ArticleMEC Running video series: Episode 3 – Speed work
Mountain Equipment Co-op in partnership with Canadian Running magazine present a six-part video series outlining basic training principles and running advice. The post MEC Running video series: Episode...
View ArticleGo the distance with longer endurance intervals
In addition to strength and speed endurance these efforts help develop a greater sense of confidence and comfort running at race pace for prolonged periods. The post Go the distance with longer...
View ArticleWeekly Workout: Repeats at goal race pace to be race ready
Late-season workouts should be considered opportunities to practice and perfect the fitness you already have by running at goal race pace. The post Weekly Workout: Repeats at goal race pace to be race...
View ArticleWeekly workout: Fine-tune your training during the taper
These workouts done in the final two weeks of training will maximize your confidence and minimize your risk of injury. The post Weekly workout: Fine-tune your training during the taper appeared first...
View ArticleWeekly Workout: Safe and effective post-race intervals
In the days and weeks after a race, try these fartlek-style intervals to assist your continued recovery and not risk injury. The post Weekly Workout: Safe and effective post-race intervals appeared...
View ArticleA six-week guide to better speed training
After building a solid base of steady mileage, now is the time to develop and improve your speed training. The post A six-week guide to better speed training appeared first on Canadian Running Magazine.
View ArticleWeekly Workout: What to do when you’re tight for time
Looking to save time but also get a great workout in? High-intensity interval training may be the answer. The post Weekly Workout: What to do when you’re tight for time appeared first on Canadian...
View ArticleWeekly Workout: Short repeats for early season speed training
With mileage low and future races still far away, improve your speed training by running a variety of shorter, faster repeats The post Weekly Workout: Short repeats for early season speed training...
View Article“Fun” winter workouts from Mile2Marathon’s Rob Watson
Because running in the winter sucks! The post “Fun” winter workouts from Mile2Marathon’s Rob Watson appeared first on Canadian Running Magazine.
View ArticleEffective and efficient treadmill workouts to outrun winter
If there's one thing that all runners can agree on it's that running on the treadmill sucks! Make it suck less with these creative and effective efforts. The post Effective and efficient treadmill...
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