Insights from TRA.

The Run Journal is where we share our love and knowledge of running and other related things. Let us know what you would like to see.

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Returning to running after injury? Start here!

Returning from a running injury made simple with a few pointers from running physios, chiros, coaches and other clinicians in Toronto, Hamilton and virtually!

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Strength Training Blueprint for Runners

Strength Training Blueprint for Runners. Because there’s no reason to spend more time planning your workout than actually doing your workout!

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The offseason: how to recover beautifully and set yourself up for success moving forward!

Your race is over. Now what? Here are our top tips to ensure that you use your offseason to recover, build and launch towards big goals down the road.

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How to nail the taper!

It’s race week in Toronto and we’re sharing our top marathon and half marathon taper tips to ensure that you’re ready to tackle race day feeling sharp, confident and ready to fly!

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How to Return to Running After an Injury

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The Ultimate Guide to Preventing Running Injuries

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How to Thrive During Peak Summer Training

You’re fired up about your goals, but as the long runs get longer and the heat starts to wear you down, even the most motivated runners can find themselves wavering a bit in their eagerness to run.

In anticipation of late August training battles, we connected with our team and community to hear their thoughts on how to find joy in the process and get fired up to train when motivation is waning.

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Want to run faster? Add power!

Movements emphasizing power are major winners for those seeking performance and tackling big running goals.

Here’s a run down of what power is and how to build it into your run training to get faster, chase big goals and stay healthy while you’re at it.

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Running Drills 101: Bounding

Running Drills 101: Bounding to improve running power and speed. A guide to the why and how.

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Ugh, a stitch: What they are, who gets them and 4 strategies to fight them off!

Most runners have experienced the dreaded sharp, infuriating pain that is characteristic of the side stitch. In fact, 70% of runners will experience at least one in the next six months.

We’re here to help you navigate what they are, who gets them and 4 key strategies to fight them off!

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Running Cadence: Why we’re challenging runners to stop striving for 180

Why the one-size-fits-all nature of the 180 “rule” leaves something to be desired.

With other strategies to improve running performance and reduce injury risk, runners may find benefits above and beyond what one may see by addressing cadence alone. Read on to find out why.