Hydration guidelines for endurance athletes have been set at a 1:1 ratio. That is, 1 litre lost through sweating should be replaced with 1 litre of fluids. Runners participating in races or training runs lasting longer than 1 hour, should determine in advance their fluid needs. Using the following procedure during a 1 hour training […]

Over the years I’ve observed a common error made by some people living with diabetes. A large percentage of the general population wears wears their shoes too small. This is of particular importance to diabetics. Improper footwear and poor fit is a major concern because it has the potential to cause serious injury.
Poorly controlled diabetes […]

I, like a lot of other kids ran cross country in elementary school. The elementary school cross country experience was a really good introduction to running for a lot of us; sure we had the track and field days but for serious long distance running it is usually your first experience. Kids join the elementary […]

The first few times I saw these tights I thought people were wearing their Marvel superhero underoos for running. Then I saw them at the Running Free booth at the Around the Bay 30k, saw the price tags, and realised they were something new. I browsed over to the CW-X website to get the low-down.
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The design of the Montrail Hardrock running shoe was inspired by the Hardrock 100 Mile Endurance race, which is run on very rugged trails, and as such, the Hardrock is a true off road trail shoe. The idea behind the design is to offer maximum foot protection from hazards such as sharp rocks and roots, […]