Welcome to
Canadian Running
The first truly national magazine dedicated to all levels of runners in Canada. Canadian Running features the country's best running routes, races and trail runs. We profile the most influential and up-and-coming runners, and bring you in-depth features, inspirational stories and running news articles on the latest race results and running issues. Our fitness tips, diet and nutrition information and expert reviews of the latest footwear, fashion and accessories will help keep you running strong all year long.

Cover: Rosey Edeh, first rose to fame on the track setting a still-standing Canadian record in the 400m hurdles at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Now a reporter at Entertainment Tonight Canada, Edeh maintains running as an anchor in her life. See “Running Celebrity” p.76.
Photo by Richard Sibbald, Hair & Makeup by Tiffany Boychuk |
Features
Rising Stars
Megan Metcalfe and Eric Gillis recount their
experience at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
By Alex Hutchinson
In Her great-grandfather’s footsteps
Shannon Loutitt learns of her past and finds inspiration for the present.
By Lana Haight
Ascent of a Stair Master
There is life after running.
By Jay Brecher
Departments
Editorial
That Secret Ingredient
Contributors
Letters
Gallery
Running News
Runner’s Kitchen:
Go Nuts!
By Bobbi Barbarich MSc RD;
Recipe by Bonnie Stern
What’s New
Exercise Tips:
Fartlek training
By Kevin Mackinnon
The Science of Running:
The latest on compression socks, running in sync, runners vs. triathletes and sleep benefits
By Alex Hutchinson
Honour Roll:
The talented Laura Affeld
By Katie Drummond
Club Scene:
Trappers Running Club, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador
By Jamie Snook
Shoe-In: Chinscraper from The North Face
On the Run In: Hamilton By Kevin Mackinnon
Elite Q+A:
Colin Fewer
Newfoundland's national athlete
By Alex Hutchinson
Running Celebrity:
Olympian and TV entertainment reporter Rosey Edeh talks about her transition from the race track to the TV screen
By Michal Kapral
Crossing The Line:
No Diets for Runners
Running sure beats depriving yourself of your favourite foods in the race to lose weight
By Mihailo Jasic
Training Zone:
Women’s Running
Winter may just be the best season for the female runner - By Sandra Tam
Country Running Perils
The adventures and dangers on a country run - By Jules Torti
Body Work:
Stretch it Out
Yoga – a beneficial counterpart to any runner's workout - By Kristin Kent
Achilles Tendonosis
Know the signs and treatment to prevent this injury from crippling your workout- By Martin Zollinger
Electronics:
This season’s top gadgets to elevate your running.
Running Jackets:
Fall and winter outerwear to keep you warm and fashionable.
Great Strides:
Eye Opener
David Carroll recounts his experience
as a running guide in Boston
Peter’s Principles:
Running Stinks
By Peter Hadzipetros
Nutrition:
Food as Medicine
Bruce Burnett's special antioxidant-rich recipes
Trail Running:
Canadian Trails
Trail running through beautiful Nova Scotia
By Deborah Wiles
Races
Destination Races
Winter races to keep you active
Exotic Destination
Edge to Edge half-marathon
Vancouver Island, B.C.
By Jacqueline Windh
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