Innholdsfortegnelse for September/October 2020 i Canadian Running

DECODING PARA CLASSES In Para athletics, athletes are classified according to the degree of limitation resulting from their impairment. T11 to T13 refer to athletes with vision impairments. T20 refers to athletes with intellectual impairments that impact running (from 400m to the marathon). T35 to T38 refer to athletes with athetosis, ataxia and/or hypertonia who compete in a standing position. T42 to T44 refer to athletes with a lower limb loss or limitation who compete while standing. T45 to T47 refer to athletes with an upper limb loss or limitation who compete while standing. T61 to T64 refer to athletes competing with a lower-limb prosthesis.…

Strength training has been shown to improve running performance at all distances. To improve muscular power and rate of force development (a muscle’s ability to create force quickly), such as when trying to overtake another runner or when sprinting to the finish line, runners should do explosive-type exercises. Jump training, also known as plyometrics, is one of the most accessible forms of power training for runners, since it requires little or no equipment. This jump-focused workout should be done once a week on a non-running-workout day, preferably on a soft surface like grass or turf. If you’re new to plyometrics, do half the volume. Plyometric training is very demanding on the body and should be done with caution. Warm up with 20 to 30 minutes of light jogging. Exercise A…

Whither the marathon? On April 15, a few days before the Boston Marathon was to have taken place, an international team of physiologists published an analysis in the Journal of Applied Physiology of the future of marathoning. The article was accompanied by 35 responses from research teams around the world, spitballing ideas about where the next breakthroughs might emerge. Little did any of the scientists know how completely the world would have changed by the time their ideas were published. As I write this, no one is sure what marathons and half-marathons are going to look like in the coming months. If they happen at all, there may be significant changes, such as staggered starts to facilitate social distancing along the route. Either way, that suggests that the performance-boosting magic…

Cool summer mornings among towering trees are more than possible within the City of Calgary, which is home to a great selection of singletrack trails. Edworthy Park Edworthy Park is where time present meets time past. One of the most easterly stands of Douglas firs shades the inner-city park, providing shelter from the blistering heat of summer. The trail is humid, much like a trail on the coast, with natural springs draining the north-facing slopes above, crossing the path between sections of human-made stairs and bridges. Some of the Douglas firs within this stand, first acquired by the city in a land transfer in 1962, are 500 years old, with large diameters and soaring heights. Running here feels unlike the other parks in Calgary. It’s not the predominantly high-prairie foothills…

As the sunset casts purpling shadows over New York state’s Wallkill Valley, Trishul Cherns appears as a distant speck on the trail. His gait is methodical. His long, trained legs eat up miles, while his eyes and ears take in the sights and calls of the red-winged blackbird, the barred owl and the pileated woodpecker. You’d never guess he was 63 years old, an ultrarunner, and just one ultramarathon shy of 275 finishes – a milestone far beyond what any Canadian has ever achieved. Cherns’s goal is to compete into his 80s and reach 500 ultra finishes – which is not so far-fetched when you consider that last year he finished second in a Massachusetts ultra, putting up 190 miles over three days. Or that two weeks later he completed…

Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo $80 Soundcore’s Liberty Neo earbuds are designed for athletes, easy to set up, and automatically reconnect with every use. The sound quality is excellent, thanks partly to the use of graphene in the drivers, especially for such an affordable set of earbuds. Anker recommends placing your phone in your right pocket to enhance connectivity. The Liberty Neo’s noise cancellation function effectively blocks ambient sound. It also has a “mono mode” option that lets you listen through one earbud at a time, as a safety feature while running in traffic. The buds come with four different sizes of rubber earpieces and wing tips, which are easy to swap in and out to find your most comfortable and secure fit. Double tap the left earbud to bring up…

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Michael Norman runs world-leading 9.86 over 100m American 400m specialist Michael Norman ran a world-leading 100m time of 9.86 seconds at a July 20 meet in Fort Worth, Texas. Norman hadn’t raced the 100m since 2016, when he ran his previous PB of 10.27. With his performance, the 22-year-old has now run sub-10, sub-20 and sub-44 for the 100m, 200m and 400m, becoming just the second person ever to accomplish this, behind 2016 400m Olympic champion Wayde van Niekerk. Norman ran for the University of Southern California, where he won four ncaa championships, including the 400m indoor and outdoor crowns in 2018. That year he also ran an unofficial indoor 400m world record of 44.52 seconds. Norman turned pro in the summer of 2018. He set his 400m PB of…

When runners become tired, their form suffers. But how long after a hard run – specifically a marathon – does poor form persist? Research from the University of Calgary’s faculty of kinesiology suggests it’s somewhere between two and seven days for recreational runners. Christian Clermont, now a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Calgary, did the study, which was published in the December 2019 issue of the Journal of Sport Rehabilitation as part of his PhD thesis in kinesiology. Over a two-year period, Clermont studied 17 recreational runners (10 women, seven men) before and after they ran the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon. The participants went to the University of Calgary in the two weeks leading up the marathon, completed a survey on musculoskeletal pain, strapped a small accelerometer to their backs…

Wine and history lovers rejoice! The annual International Marathon of Beaujolais is scheduled for November 21, and, fingers crossed, it will take place as planned. Situated only 30 minutes from the French culinary capital, Lyon, the Beaujolais region is renowned for its wine production – and racers will get to indulge throughout marathon weekend. The marathon, started by three local runners after returning from the New York City Marathon in 1995, is always held the third week of November – the same week as the release of the new crop of Beaujolais Nouveau. The first edition drew 40 runners, and by 2001 it had grown to 750. It now attracts more than 16,500 participants from 70 countries. Carole Chenevard of Extra Sports, which provides communications services for the race, describes…

Ted Jaleta’s running journey began in high school, when he was a member of the Ethiopian Junior National Track Team. Unable to compete in his early 20s after fleeing the civil-war-torn country in the 1970s and spending time in refugee camps, Jaleta began to run again after arriving in Canada in 1982 at the age of 29. He started competing on the masters circuit around North America, and between 1992 and 2013, he set 16 Saskatchewan provincial masters records at distances ranging from 800m to 10,000m. Following a stint coaching track and cross-country at the University of Regina, he decided to start his own run club. “During my years at the university, there was a small group of about 15 community members [who were not students] who would work out…

Under Armour SPORTSMASK Sizes: S/M, M/L, L/XL, XL/XXL 100 per cent polyester $35 Wearing a non-medical mask may not eliminate your chances of contracting or transmitting coronavirus, but when it became clear that it helps mitigate the risk, Under Armour got to work designing a mask for athletes that fits well and breathes, just like any other piece of high-performance athletic wear. The mask’s three-layered design meets WHO recommendations for cloth masks. It sits away from the face and lips for maximum comfort and breathability while running. The outer shell is made of water-resistant, 100 per cent polyester, and an anti-microbial treatment keeps the inside fresh during exercise. The polyurethane open-cell foam construction lets athletes breathe easily while trapping perspiration and moisture in the mask’s middle layer. The nose bridge…

Re: “Betrayal of Trust,” May & June 2020 I need to write to you about the Megan Brown story. It’s so important to hear it, to acknowledge mistakes were made, to acknowledge the abuse of power that exists and that has ramifications for years afterward. Why is the coach’s image on a full page, and why is it the first photo in the story? He continues to carry power. He should be in a small picture, later. Megan Brown should have been first. I don’t know, maybe you checked with her and she suggested this setup? I can’t think of any other reason why you would run the photos as you did. I’m super disappointed. This photo setup sends a message that is not wanted, I’m sure. Dude still has…

Track races are slowly returning, but mass-participation road races, once assumed to be safe by fall 2020, are still being cancelled. For many runners, the lack of a goal on the calendar is devastating, and that’s compounded by the loss of big group runs and practices. If you need an extra dose of accountability to actually get a workout completed, here are some ways to keep your competitive fire burning, even without start corrals. Create a challenge Thousands of runners all over the world have embraced virtual racing, but if it doesn’t appeal to you, create your own challenge that speaks to you and your usual running crew. Thanks to apps like Strava, it’s never been easier to get competitive with friends, despite not running together. Designate a certain segment…

In recent years Canadian marathoners have shown incendiary flashes of brilliance as the sport expands across the globe. In a few cases, these modern-era performances have stunned the world, but all have, in some way, made Canadians proud. Malindi Elmore 2020 Chevron Houston Marathon Earlier this year, Malindi Elmore, two months shy of her 40th birthday, smashed Rachel Cliff’s national record (2:26:56) by two minutes. In only her second go at the distance, Elmore ran 2:24:50 for third place at the Chevron Houston Marathon – a time that would hold up well at any of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. “I was certainly focused on running well and fast, but it was less about the outcome and more about the process,” says Elmore, a mother of two. Her performance was…

Hoka Rincon 2 Category: neutral cushioning Men’s: 218 g (7.7 oz.) Women’s: 185 g (6.5 oz.) Drop: 5 mm $145 The Rincon is Hoka’s lightweight, non-plated road-racing flat that also works well for tempo runs and races. The fact that it doesn’t have a carbon plate is partly why it’s so affordable – but given that the only real complaint about the 1 (which many people loved) was how quickly the midsole compressed and lost its oomph, and the 2 has the same foam. That, combined with the fact that the outsole is not super-durable, means you might need to budget for replacing them relatively frequently. The 2 is virtually unchanged from the original, which fans loved for its lightness, responsiveness, comfort and versatility. The big heel pull loop is…

Adam van Koeverden was planning to run this year’s Around the Bay, which was cancelled due to the pandemic. Instead, he set a goal to run 100 miles (161 km) in May. Having achieved that, he set a new goal to run 200 km in June. “Crap, now it’s in print,” he says, with a grin. With three half-marathons and several 10ks under his belt (including Burlington, Ont.’s Frigid 10k in early March, just before the lockdown began), van Koeverden, better known as the Canadian kayaker who won Olympic gold in the 500m singles event in Athens in 2004, has now made running his main sport. (The kayaker carried the flag for Canada at the opening ceremonies in Beijing four years later, where he won silver in the same event.…

Adedicated runner for nine years, Martin Howard, 60, arrived in Toronto from his native England as a seven-year-old. Over the past 30 years, he’s become Canada’s foremost collector and restorer of 19th-century typewriters. In 2016 Howard starred in the documentary California Typewriter, alongside Tom Hanks, John Mayer and Sam Shepard. The film is available on crave, Amazon Prime and iTunes. What do you love about collecting? Anyone who collects is hunting for treasure. I’ve had many adventures that have taken me travelling to Europe and across the United States in pursuit of typewriters. It is a delight meeting all sorts of wonderful people in the process. It’s not unlike running. Every run has the thrill of a unique adventure. At what point did you start to run seriously? I started…