Innholdsfortegnelse for July/August 2021 i Canadian Running

When you receive this issue, our Olympic athletes will be preparing to travel to Tokyo for the biggest event of their lives. We look forward to bringing you the results and stories from these much-anticipated Games on our website, runningmagazine.ca. Track and road events run from July 29 to Aug. 7. In this issue, Madeleine Kelly offers readers a glimpse into the relationship between Gabriela DeBues-Stafford and her sister, Lucia Stafford, both of whom, if all goes well, will grace our screens and feeds from Tokyo this summer. And Paul Gains spoke to a number of Canadian Olympic medallists for insights into the things athletes sign up for (though possibly unknowingly) in their quest to reach the podium. Our Olympic-themed coverage continues with runner-friendly Japanese recipes you’ll want to try…

As all runners know, by far the best way to explore a place is on foot. You’re moving slowly enough to notice your surroundings, and you get to experience the sights, the smells, the sounds and the people. This idea is familiar to Coquitlam, B.C., runner and city councillor Teri Towner, who embarked on a challenge to run every street in her city – more than 1,100 of them, covering 1,100 kilometres – during the pandemic. Over a period of eight months, she covered every street, cul-de-sac, gravel road and major artery in the city. Run-every-street challenges began to surface about three years ago with professional ultrarunner Rickey Gates. Gates’s first Every Single Street project took place in San Francisco, where he lived before relocating to Santa Fe, N.M., last…

Running daily can be exhausting, and hitting the weights might be the last thing on your mind. If you’re like me, you’d probably appreciate shorter weight workouts done more often throughout the week, versus one or two longer weight workouts. To overcome the strength-training hurdle, I’ve designed three short workouts, in which you’ll perform three sets of three exercises. They require two dumbbells. Perform each workout, which takes about 20 minutes, once a week after a run. Take minimal rest between sets. The formula is easy to remember: three workouts a week, three exercises per workout, three sets for each exercise. DAY 1 Exercise 1 Alternating Forward Lunge WHY: to teach your body to absorb impact and to strengthen your glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings and groin WEIGHT: 20- to 30-lb. dumbbells…

On the morning of his famous sub-four-minute mile in 1954, Roger Bannister went to the hospital where he was training as a junior doctor. There was a grindstone in one of the labs, which he used to shave down the spikes on his racing shoes to a fine point. “You don’t really think that’s going to make any difference, do you?” someone asked. But Bannister knew otherwise. He’d had the spiked racing shoes custom-made to his own unique design, using ultra-thin leather and narrower-than-usual spikes to shave the weight down by a third, to just 125 g – comparable to the most sophisticated spikes of today. Every 100 g you strap onto your foot increases your energy consumption by about one per cent. “This saving in weight,” he later wrote,…

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For newcomers to running, joining a club can be intimidating. Jo Berry’s sole purpose in creating RUNClub in 2000 was to make it so welcoming that it’s impossible not to feel a sense of belonging. As someone who had experienced grief and trauma after losing her mother to suicide, and struggling with depression herself, Berry found running helpful and wanted to help others find a place to belong. Her background in social work and her love of people have been integral in her ability to foster an inclusive culture. RUNClub’s philosophy is rooted in “egoless running,” and values the “forever line” over the finish line. The guiding principles are preventing injuries and prioritizing rest and emotional wellness. The club operates on an exclusive walk/run format practised by even its fastest…

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Asics Metaspeed Sky $325 Men’s: 199 g (7.0 oz.) Women’s: 165 g (5.9 oz.) Stack height: 33/28 mm (men’s), 31/26 mm (women’s) Drop: 5 mm Category: Neutral cushioning Asics Metaspeed Edge $325 Men’s: 188 g (6.7 oz.) Women’s: 160 g (5.6 oz.) Stack height: 29/21 mm (men’s), 28/20 mm (women’s) Drop: 8 mm Category: Neutral cushioning Metaspeed Sky and Edge are Asics’ new carbon-plated road racers, and with a midsole foam called Flytefoam Blast Turbo, you know they mean business. The shoes look similar to the naked eye: both have thick and highly responsive midsole cushioning, a carbon plate and a rockered sole, but they’re designed for different types of runners, with different specs to optimize two distinct running styles. The Sky is for “stride” runners, who speed up by…

In celebration of the Olympics, the following recipes have a Japanese flair. From the clean, simple ingredients in the salmon soba noodle stir-fry to a curried twist on a Westernized chicken katsu burger, finished off with the sweetness of Japanese pancakes, these dishes can be prepared for any meal of the day and are packed with nutrients that all runners need. Salmon Soba Noodle Stir-Fry Ingredients 1 tbsp grated ginger1 tbsp sesame oil1/4cup (60 ml) tamari600 g skinless salmon fillets, pin-boned, cut into 1-inch pieces2 tbsp sunflower oil1/2bunch spring onions, sliced on an angle1/4cup (60 ml) Chinese rice wine (shaohsing)2 bunches broccolini/rapini, stalks halved lengthwise1 cup (120 g) frozen edamame (soybeans)270 g soba noodles, cooked to packet instructions, drained2 tsp sesame seeds Directions 1. MARINADE: in a bowl, combine the…

There are a lot of tricks, strategies and science behind the workouts you’ll find on the Internet, but for the majority of runners, these things can be made much simpler. Imagine your body as a house, and running as being like having friends over for a visit. The harder the run, the more guests you’re planning to entertain. For example, a Sunday easy run would be like hosting a few close friends for lunch, and a 50-mile race would be like a house party. Hosting the party would obviously require a lot more advance planning than the lunch – it will involve snacks and beverages, decorations, music selection and tidying up beforehand. And when you’re done, you’ll likely be left with a sizeable mess. You want to be ready to…

Growing up in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Judith Kasiama fell in love with the outdoors. “My love for nature, as a child who explored green spaces, just stayed with me,” she says. In the late ’80s, the Great War of Africa started in the DRC and, fearing for her family’s safety, Kasiama’s mother moved her family first to South Africa, then Australia, then the U.S., then, 10 years ago, to Canada. After two years in Toronto, Judith settled in Vancouver, where she graduated with a degree in international development, decided to take some time off for outdoor pursuits and took a job in a coffee shop. A curious thing happened when she began running and hiking, which were easy, affordable activities to undertake in Vancouver. It was strange…

BOLLE TALENT The new Bollé Talent is a versatile lifestyle frame for men that’s great for everyday use, as well as for your daily run. The brand’s polarized, high-contrast cat. 3 lenses work well in sunny or overcast conditions, and the Thermogrip rubber tips keep the durable nylon frame in place while you enjoy your run. 4 colours, $100 to $200 SMITH PINPOINT The very versatile Pinpoint works equally well for running as for chilling on the patio. These lightweight, durable shades feature Smith’s contrast-enhancing ChromaPop lenses, no-slip nose pads and temple hinges that stay open for ease of use one-handed. $160 to $200, depending on lens option (pictured is the ChromaPop Violet, $160) OAKLEY TURBINE PRIZM This is a versatile and durable sport/lifestyle frame that will take you from…

2 Runners & Co. RUNNER’S PROTEIN ALL IN ONE Seriously Vanilla 690 g $39.95, free shipping This new post-run recovery product by an Ontario-based startup contains an ideal mix of carbs (to replenish glycogen stores), protein (to promote muscle repair) and electrolytes (to replace those lost through sweat) — and, bottom line, it tastes great. 2 Runners & Co. founder Sandy Sahota and managing partner Keith Peppy are both longtime, experienced runners driven by their passion for the sport, and for products geared specifically to runners’ needs, as distinct from those of other types of athletes. Look for more innovative products from this team in the months and years to come. Each scoop contains 20 g of complete, plant-based protein per serving (derived from fava bean, pea and organic rice)…

Although eating disorders are not limited to competitive athletes, those who train in a competitive sporting environment and care deeply about their performance are particularly at risk for disordered eating patterns. The cultural emphasis on thinness and the high stress of competition contribute significantly to the risk of developing full-blown eating disorders. Some athletes turn to controlling their food intake when other things in their life may feel out of their control. Disordered eating and eating disorders may be said to exist on a continuum; all eating disorders involve disordered eating, but not all disordered eating meets Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) diagnostic criteria for an eating disorder. The difference lies in the frequency and severity of behaviours and the level of distress they cause the individual.…

Ottawa is known for its many scenic landmarks, but if there’s one thing that merits more attention, it’s the vast Gatineau Park, located less than 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa on the Quebec side of the Ottawa River and easily accessible by car or public transit. This 361-square-kilometre conservation area, which is maintained by the National Capital Commission, extends north and west from the city of Gatineau, offering more than 183 km of scenic trails from beginner routes to more challenging options. Pink Lake Loop Easy It’s impossible to talk about Gatineau Park without mentioning Pink Lake. Thanks to the growth of algae, the lake, which is unique to the region, appears turquoise (the name comes from the family that settled the area in the early 19th century) and is…

You can’t miss Raymond Cayas. The Vancouver IT specialist’s long, flowing black hair makes him instantly recognizable – at least, it used to. Recently, Cayas donated 30 inches to Wigs for Kids, and is now growing it back. Cayas is also well known for his fun-loving personality and his love of running. When he’s not chasing new PBs at local races, you can find him performing pace-bunny duties. But Cayas wasn’t interested in sports as a kid. “I mostly played video games and competed in chess – that’s how I got away from PE,” Cayas says. “Everyone I knew in school is so surprised by what I’ve been doing, because back then, I would do everything to get away from physical activity.” Cayas’s parents moved their family from the Philippines…

In most respects, my older brothers, Jeff and Greg, make me better at everything I do. They encourage and inspire me, both in my professional life as a storyteller and educator, and personally, through the friendships we share. The exception is running. All three of us run, but I run faster, farther and more often than they do. A few years ago I ran the Canada Army Run half-marathon in Ottawa with Greg, a high-school communications technology teacher in the Toronto area. It was his first half-marathon. He finished well enough, but we agreed he could do better, and within a couple of months, we were both training for our next half-marathon. During one of his long runs, Greg had a strange sensation up and down one side of his…