Time To Run?

Kids grow up so fast. Trust me, I know. My two year old just told me the other day that she needs some privacy in the washroom. Time with our children is precious, but our running and health shouldn’t be compromised.

Tips for Running with Dogs

Do you run with your dog? Complete Running’s Retail Therapy guru Runner Susan was interviewed by Joanne Greene for the Good Dog Podcast. Listen to her advice about running with dogs, including watching for blisters and why you shouldn’t give your long-haired dog a haircut

The Mile High Club: Running at Altitude

Are you a member of the Mile High Club? No, not the one that involves airplanes and sardine can acrobatics. I’m talking about running

What I Learned on My Running Vacation

OK, my vacation from running.
I was sidelined from all forms of aerobic exercise a while ago, for about 2 1/2 months. During that time I volunteered with my local running group’s 10K program. My job was to show up, collect and keep track of paperwork, and take photos of the runners coming and going. But […]

Tips for Beating the Heat

Good Morning Boys and Girls!
As I’m sure those of you who live in the Northern Hemisphere have noticed, it’s summer. As such, we’re having to deal with weather that is, in technical terms, sucky. It’s hot at lunch, and it’s sticky in the mornings and the evenings.
In short, it’s a wonderful time to be running.
Here […]

Can Running Ruin Your Teeth?

Recently, I had a disappointing visit to my dentist. “Why so glum” you ask? Well, he found three cavities (tiny ones but still).
Honestly, I’ve never had the toughest chompers—even as a kid I struggled with cavities whereas, my brother could chew on stones, never brush his teeth, and still never get a single cavity. But, […]

Embracing the Dark Side of the Force: How to Turn Exercise Into a Lifelong Habit

Warning: This article is for people in a constant struggle to find the will to exercise. It may not be appealing if you are not one of those people, or if you are the type of person who prefers to focus only on the warm, fuzzy side of life.
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The Jedi & You
The Jedi Knights of […]

Racing: Solo or Shared?

A few months ago, while discussing my race strategy with my coach, he asked me if I intended to have a friend run the last six miles of the marathon with me. Without hesitating, I responded, “Yes, of course!” He went on to ask me if I was sure I didn’t want to reach the […]

Speed Training: What to Do and What Not to Do

Here are some thoughts on speed training adapted from a talk I gave recently to a general audience.

Do not run intervals too fast.
Running intervals too fast is not only possible, but is by far the most common mistake made in doing speedwork. My training logs show that I was running 400-metre repeats in […]