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How Ottawa's Running Community Rebuilt Itself After the Pandemic
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Training
The 16-Week Marathon Plan That Works for Busy Parents
Real training for real life — built around school drop-offs, work deadlines, and the chaos of raising kids while chasing a PB.
Anna Lee Boschetto · Feb 28, 2026 · 12 min read
Nutrition
Race Day Fuel: What Canadian Elites Actually Eat Before a Marathon
We asked ten of Canada's fastest runners to open their pre-race meal plans. The answers were surprisingly simple — and surprisingly Canadian.
Karen Kwan · Feb 25, 2026 · 6 min read
Shoes & Gear
ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 Review: The Plush Daily Trainer Gets Better
ASICS doubled down on cushion and refined the fit. Is this the everyday shoe that finally makes long runs feel short?
Ben Kaplan · Feb 22, 2026 · 7 min read
Events
Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Course changes, elite field announcements, registration deadlines, and the insider tips that will make your race day unforgettable.
Mark Sutcliffe · Feb 20, 2026 · 5 min read
Podcast
On Track With Micha: Courtney Dauwalter on Fear, Joy, and 200-Mile Races
Micha Powell sits down with the world's most fearless ultra runner to talk about the mental game behind going impossibly far.
Micha Powell · Feb 18, 2026 · 45 min
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My Running Life
I Ran Because It Was the Only Thing That Made Sense
After losing my mother, I didn't know how to grieve. Then I laced up my shoes and ran until I found something that felt like peace.
Nicole Troyer · Feb 15, 2026 · 10 min read
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