Helpful Tips

As a runner, you likely dedicate a significant amount of time to logging miles and pounding the pavement. There’s a reason why we chose this sport - runners love to run! 

Endurance and strength training may feel like opposing forces and it’s not uncommon for runners to shy away from weight training. In reality, one of the BEST things you can do to improve your running is to integrate well-planned strength training into your workout routine. 

How to Maintain a Sustainable Fitness Routine Amid Life's Chaos

Life feeling overwhelming and chaotic lately? Fall is a time of transition for many, and you’re not alone in feeling challenged by how to fit running around all of your other demands. Embracing a few key principles can make your running routine more sustainable and enjoyable. Let’s explore how you can adapt your fitness regime to mesh with your ever-changing lifestyle.

Does running suddenly feel…slow, uncomfortable, and real sweaty? Welcome to summer training! 

Summer weather throws a wrench into meticulously calculated training paces and heart rate zones, and it’s essential to approach training prepared and with realistic expectations.

Written by Jessica O'Connell, 5000m Olympian and MSc Exercise Physiologist. Jess is the coach of the University of Calgary Dinos distance track/XC teams and provides personalized online coaching for runners of all levels through her business Grit Coaching. “

Winter Running. Is it even possible? Yep!

While some of our conditions are not idea for training outdoors, it is possible to keep up with your training even when nature has decided to supply some white stuff to add to the conditions.

Salomon Adv Skin 5 and 12 hydration packs were updated a few years ago and they changed how you feed a hydration hose through the pack. Unfortunately, they didn't publish an instruction manual on the changes! We've created a video below on how to get either the 1.5L or 2.0L bladder into the pack.

You are officially ready to take the plunge into winter running!  But how on earth do you stay warm? Good for you for tackling this challenge and I promise it’s not as hard as you think it is! And believe it or not, you can stay warm. Here are some common tips that we often give out at this time off year.

Need some help buying gifts for the runners in your life? We’re here to help! Our staff have curated a list of practical gifts to help them continue running year round!

Outsole, rockplate, lugs, lace garages, tread?? These are all words that get thrown around when looking into trail shoes. But what does it all mean??

Buying running shoes can be a adventure on it’s own and tends to get a bit more in-depth when buying trail shoes which is why it’s a great idea to head to your local running store to get fitted properly for them.

Every running shoe you look at comes with a laundry list of features that are sure to add value to your daily training; carbon fibre plates, high rebound foams, low/high offset, etc. Yet, one of the most significant features that typically gets overlooked by running shoe blogs and message boards – personal fit! Your foot size, shape and width are extremely important factors in your efforts in finding a successful runner and running shoe relationship.

Are you sick of pounding the pavement or treadmill? Maybe it’s time to spice up your running life. For some reason or another, many runners have not tried running on trails. If you haven’t been trail running, why not give it a go? Here are some tips to do so safely: