Lyns Romano

Dear Gentle Reader, Many runners have been told by a well meaning, and often woefully uninformed, friend or Facebook group that you have  to set the treadmill to 1% to “mimic running outdoors.” It is one of the most repeated treadmill tips in running, and it sounds scientific enough that people treat it like a rule. Here’s the TLDR (in case you don't want to dig into the science, which I'll speak to below); mix up the incline.  Spend plenty of time running flat, or flat-ish , and also flux...

By: Jocelyn Fredine BKin, CAT(C) Winter running in Canada isn’t going anywhere… but that doesn’t mean it has to be a slog. With a little know-how, you can turn the cold into a training advantage. This article dives into what your body goes through in chilly temperatures and gives practical tips to stay safe and consistent all season long How Cold Temperatures Affect Your Body Muscle function changes when muscle temperature drops Research shows that when your muscle temperature drops,...

Many runners train consistently, complete demanding sessions, and build the kind of fitness that looks like it would set them up for strong results on paper. Even so, it’s not uncommon for athletes to arrive on race day feeling flat or unable to access the top end they expected. There are multiple reasons this happens, but one pattern that appears often and is frequently overlooked, is overrunning.  What Is Overrunning? Overrunning is the tendency to run workouts harder than intended. It’s a...