Hyponatremia: When drinking too much water becomes dangerous
The dangers of drinking too much may seem overblown but drinking excessive amounts in hot and humid conditions can in some cases lead to a serious condition caused by an electrolyte imbalance. The post...
View ArticleFact or fiction: Your hydration/dehydration myths busted
With the impending hazy days of summer now on the horizon, runners should know the facts from the fiction when it comes to staying hydrated through higher temps and humidity The post Fact or fiction:...
View ArticlePhotos: Ottawa race weekend from Canadian Running’s point of view
Canadian Running was at Ottawa race weekend, which included the Canadian 10K championships. Here's the race from our point of view. The post Photos: Ottawa race weekend from Canadian Running’s point of...
View ArticleBeat the heat with these proven but rather unusual cooling tricks
With summer just around the corner and warmer temps now the norm, beating the heat while still logging miles will become a challenge. Fortunately there's no shortage of ways to succeed at doing both!...
View ArticleThe arrival of summer: Good or bad for your motivation?
On this the official first day of summer, many are looking forward to a new season with more time spent outdoors in the sunshine, fresh air and warmer temps. That is both good and bad for your running...
View ArticleHot or cold: How the temperature of your pre-run drink could affect performance
Having a super chilled iced coffee right before heading out for a hot and humid run is an obvious good choice, right? Well not according to some surprising new science on the subject. Recent research...
View ArticleRunning debate: No shirt, no problem?
Hot and humid temperatures have most runners trying desperately to beat the summer heat. Some, mostly men, opt to wear less clothing to keep their cool. Enter the runner's debate: shirt or no shirt?...
View ArticleHyponatremia: When drinking too much water becomes dangerous
The dangers of drinking too much may seem overblown but drinking excessive amounts in hot and humid conditions can in some cases lead to a serious condition caused by an electrolyte imbalance. The post...
View ArticleMake these pace-specific adjustments to cope with hot conditions
You know that running and training on hot and humid days will slow you down. Now use this handy pace adjustment tool to modify your paces to get the desired training effect The post Make these...
View ArticleDon’t sweat hotter temps. Heat acclimatization takes time
Spring has definitely sprung and warmer temperatures are tempting runners outdoors. Don't be surprised however if it takes some time to acclimatize to the sudden increase in temperature The post Don’t...
View ArticleCam Levins sets course record Canadian Half-Marathon Championships
Wodak and Levins came out victorious despite Sunday's humid conditions in Winnipeg The post Cam Levins sets course record Canadian Half-Marathon Championships appeared first on Canadian Running Magazine.
View ArticleManitoba Marathon cancelled mid-race due to heat
Race directors across the country voice their support for decision to halt race The post Manitoba Marathon cancelled mid-race due to heat appeared first on Canadian Running Magazine.
View ArticleFive thoughts after a summer 5K
All in favour of sprinklers at the finish line say aye The post Five thoughts after a summer 5K appeared first on Canadian Running Magazine.
View ArticleFour runners collapse during half-marathon in London heatwave
The temperature reached a high of 34 C only 30 minutes into the half marathon The post Four runners collapse during half-marathon in London heatwave appeared first on Canadian Running Magazine.
View ArticleWhy does humidity make running harder?
Don’t blame your fitness level; it’s the humidity. Here’s how you can maximize your training in humid conditions The post Why does humidity make running harder? appeared first on Canadian Running...
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