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When Motivation > Common Sense: The Achilles Heel That Leads to Injured Runners

I initially wanted to approach this post with my usual comical spin, but quickly realized in my heart that this topic should be taken...

Being friends with a runner can be a tongue-in-cheek experience. You’re subject to several crazy mannerisms and behaviours, including...

Hands up. I’ll admit it. I’m a full-blown Instagram stalker (but hey, I'm a millennial! Can you blame me?) After my recent half-marathon,...

For those who don’t know, my sister Saira recently committed to University of Pacific in California. She has been offered an athletic...

BMO Vancouver 21.1 | 1:32:27 PR | 4:22min/km The Week Leading Up To The Race Physically, I felt horrible during the days leading up to...

This past Monday I had the opportunity to watch my Mom run the Boston Marathon! One thing I learnt was that the spectators are the real...

"Try running," they said. "It'll be fun." they said. I think they forgot to mention the constant nightmares every runner faces... Getting...

There is elegance and exhilaration in the experience that trail running presents to each participant. Contrary to road running, you spend...

It's no secret that non-runners just don't "get" runner's. Non-runners, this is for you -- I'm writing this post in consideration of the...

“I can’t believe you ran a 1:35!”, was one of the first things my Mom said to me after my race today. How did I run a 1:35:02 half...