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🤔 This Might Be Why You Hate Running (And How You Can Help Others)
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Hey Reader, I hope you are enjoying some nicer weather wherever you are! I have officially kicked off my training for a bucket-list cycling trip to France this September. I'll be cycling through Provence for 5 days with a couple of close friends, including a ride up the legendary Mt. Ventoux! I am also very excited about the None to Run group run + run/walk on Sunday, June 22nd. If you're in the Toronto area, I'd love to see you there! Here are the event details: 📅 Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025 ⌚ Time: 10:00 AM 📍 Location: High Park - see the map below! We'll meet just inside the Bloor St / High Park Ave entrance to the park. 🏃♂️ Help Us Make Running History (Plus Get Free Gear!)We're partnering with Edge Hill University on groundbreaking research to study the effectiveness of None to Run for beginner runners – and we need your help! If you're starting Week 1 of the None to Run plan, you can join this important study that could help thousands of future runners succeed. The time commitment is minimal (less than 2 hours total over 6+ months), but you'll get a free None to Run T-shirt just for participating and a chance to win running shoes if you complete it. 🌟
Is It Normal to Hate Running? Yup.If you’ve ever thought, “I hate running” — you’re not alone. That reaction is more common (and more normal) than you think. This post breaks down why running feels so hard at first—and what helps it start to feel easier, even enjoyable.
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Hey Reader, Beginners ask me all the time what to eat before a run, and whether carbs are even allowed. So I got a nutritionist to answer it properly! Our new post is written by Juliet O'Sullivan, a certified nutritionist and the founder of Life & Fork Nutrition. Her short version: Carbs are your friend; a small snack like toast with honey or a banana 30 to 60 minutes beforehand is usually all you need, and you can skip gels and sports drinks until your runs pass an hour. It's a practical...
Hey Reader, "How slow should I run?" Going slow is the skill. The honest answer: don't chase a pace on your watch or decide that you need to be totally gassed for a workout to count. Run by effort. Pace doesn't know you slept poorly or that it's 100 degrees and humid out. Most new runners go too fast — slow down more than you think you need to. Easiest check — the talk test: if you can hold a conversation, you're in the right zone. Only getting a few words out? Back off to a walk. Walking...
Hey Reader, A belated Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms out there! 📖 New on the blog The First Month of Running is the Hardest. Here's How to Survive It. The first 30 days of running can be rough — sore muscles, achy joints, a hunger you can't explain, and a serious need for naps. It's normal. Your body is adjusting. Lisa Jhung put together 8 practical strategies to get you through the hardest stretch, from managing DOMS to why varying your routes matters more than you'd think. Read the...