Coros and Wahoo Partner to Give Athletes More Control over Their Training
Coros and Wahoo announced a two‑way API integration that links Coros wearables with Wahoo’s training apps, hardware and the Kickr Run treadmill. The sync lets activity files upload automatically to both platforms, eliminating manual data transfers. Wahoo will now sell the Coros Pace 4 and Apex 4 watches on its site, and a new Black/Crystal color for the Pace 4 is available. The partnership also promises a Canadian rollout of the Kickr Run treadmill by the end of 2026.
HYROX Women’s World Record Holder Is a Sub-3 Marathoner
Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk shattered her own HYROX women’s world record in Warsaw, finishing the eight‑kilometre run and eight high‑intensity stations in 54:25, well under the elite benchmark of 75 minutes. The 22‑year‑old also became a sub‑3‑hour marathoner, posting a...
Molly Seidel Signs with Satisfy
Molly Seidel, the 2021 Olympic marathon bronze medalist, has signed a new apparel deal with Paris‑based running brand Satisfy, ending her Puma contract that expired in December 2024. The partnership coincides with Seidel’s 2026 shift toward trail and ultra‑distance racing,...
Yoga for Tired Trail Runners
Trail runners face uneven terrain that taxes hips, calves, glutes and the lower back, especially as fatigue sets in. Targeted yoga poses—low lunge with posterior tilt, downward‑dog heel pulses, pigeon with forward fold, half‑kneeling quad stretch, and legs‑up‑the‑wall—restore balance, improve...
Rory Linkletter Tackles Killer Final Workout Ahead of Boston Marathon Podium Bid
Rory Linkletter posted a grueling final workout ahead of the Boston Marathon, completing three five‑mile sets at marathon pace with a one‑mile float, totaling 17 miles. The session, designed to simulate Boston’s unpredictable surges, follows his 2:06:49 personal best at...
Canadian Champion Gracelyn Larkin to Lead UA Toronto 10K Shakeout
National 10K champion Gracelyn Larkin of Rosseau, Ont., will lead an eight‑kilometre shakeout run on Friday ahead of the Under Armour Toronto 10K. The free session, co‑hosted with the new HDN Track running centre at 1612 Dundas St. W., is open...
“Heated Rivalry” Heartthrob Fronts Peloton’s New Campaign
Peloton has tapped Canadian actor Hudson Williams, the breakout star of the queer‑sports drama "Heated Rivalry," to front its new "Let Yourself Go" campaign. The hero film blends running, strength training and boxing into a choreographed sequence that positions exercise...
What Your Foot Shape Says About Your Running Shoes
Elite runner and chiropodist Laura Desjardins explains how foot shape dictates running‑shoe choice. Flat or low arches benefit from stable, firmer shoes to curb overpronation, while high arches need extra cushioning to absorb shock. She outlines a simple wet‑foot test...
Meet Canada’s Newest 200-Miler, The Ribbon 200
The Ribbon 200, Canada’s inaugural 200‑mile ultra‑marathon, will debut June 10‑14 on Ontario’s Bruce Trail. The out‑and‑back course spans 200 miles with roughly 7,500 metres of climbing, traversing the Blue Mountains, Dufferin Hi‑Land and Caledon Hills. Runners can also opt for a 100‑mile...
Blind Runner Navigates Brighton Marathon Using only Smart Glasses
Blind artist and author Clarke Reynolds, known as Mr. Dot, finished the Brighton Marathon using Ray‑Ban Meta smart glasses paired with the Be My Eyes app. The glasses streamed live video to a network of volunteers who provided real‑time navigation cues, allowing him...
A Smarter Way to Train for 100K
Veteran endurance athlete Jean‑Nicolas Germain, 55, turned to RunMotion’s guided training for the grueling 101 km CCC ultra‑trail race. The app delivered a flexible, data‑driven plan that balanced five days of running, three to four strength sessions, and recovery, helping him...
RICE or METH for Running Injuries?
Runners dealing with acute injuries can choose between the classic RICE protocol—rest, ice, compression, elevation—and the newer METH approach—movement, elevation, traction, heat. RICE is most effective within the first 24‑48 hours to curb swelling, while METH supports active recovery after...
Can You Run an Ultra on Low-Mileage Training?
Manuela Vilaseca captured the Triple Crown of 200‑mile ultras, beating the previous course record by more than 29 hours, while logging far fewer weekly miles than traditional ultrarunners. Her regimen relies on a deep aerobic base built over years of...
Is that $350 Shoe Really Worth It?
The rise of "super shoes"—models featuring advanced foam and carbon‑fiber plates—has pushed retail prices to $280‑$400, compared with $150‑$180 for standard trainers. Since Nike introduced the Vaporfly in 2017, World Athletics reports over 40 world records linked to the technology,...
Can’t-Miss Workouts for a Half-Marathon PB
As spring half‑marathon races approach, runners can sharpen performance with two focused workouts: a broken tempo session and a long run that ends with a fast finish. The broken tempo breaks a half‑marathon pace into three ten‑minute intervals, teaching athletes...