The do’s and don’ts of post-marathon recovery
WEBOct 19, 2021 · Don’ts. Drink too much: Alcohol, that is. Of course, you’re going to want to celebrate your accomplishment, but alcohol can negatively impact your muscles’ recovery process. On top of that ...
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Why all runners should use compression - Canadian Running …
WEBApr 1, 2022 · Compression is a tight elastic garment that fits snugly on your body to provide wrapping pressure and increase blood flow during exercise. The benefits of compression socks and tights are derived ...
4 exercises to build bulletproof knees - Canadian Running Magazine
WEBMar 24, 2024 · Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Take a step forward with one leg and lower your body until both knees are at a 90-degree angle, hovering the back knee just above the ground. Push off the ...
The right way to do a stair workout - Canadian Running Magazine
WEBFeb 18, 2021 · Like hills, stairs provide an extra challenge over running on flat ground thanks to gravity. As you walk or run up a flight of stairs, there is a greater load being placed on your glutes, quads ...
Fueling for performance: Carbo-loading dos and don’ts
WEBOct 10, 2016 · The best methods include 2-3 days of ‘loading’ which involves ingesting 7-12 grams of carbs per kilogram of body mass. That’s a lot of carbs, but the science shows that it works. Many ...
The science behind cold weather and running performance
WEBJan 14, 2021 · Finally, cold weather can affect your running performance because it changes the way your body metabolizes fuel. When you run in the cold, your body uses up its glycogen stores at a much higher ...
Top Canadian results at the 2022 Boston Marathon
WEBApr 18, 2022 · Malindi Elmore at the 126th Boston Marathon. April 18, 2022. Photo: Kevin Morris. Canada had three Olympians in the men’s and women’s elite fields today. Trevor Hofbauer was Canada’s top ...
The surprisingly simple training of the world's first sub-4 minute ...
WEBNov 30, 2021 · Before Sir Roger Bannister’s historic run in 1954, running fans and experts believed that the sub-four-minute mile was not possible. When he crossed the finish line at the University of Oxford ...
A runner’s guide to proper arm swing - Canadian Running Magazine
WEBMar 12, 2021 · Your elbows should be bent between 70 and 110 degrees. Keep your hands closer to your heart (i.e. — don’t force yourself to hold them down low) Stay relaxed through your shoulders. Allow your ...