Toronto Women's Run Series

Do you ever look back during the middle of your run and think, “Wow, I can't believe I've run this far out!”

Does this week’s long run feel daunting? It might help to break it up into two runs.

Can You Split Your Long Run? Splitting a long run into two shorter runs maintains training stimulus while reducing injury risk and recovery time. When it works and when to run continuous. [Training Hack]

Stretching helps relieve hamstring tightness, but be sure to also strengthen the back of your legs for well-rounded progress.

Runners, You’re Probably Doing the Wrong Hamstring Exercise A new study says hip thrusts, once a gold standard move for runners, might not be the best way to strengthen and prevent injury. A physical therapist explains.

The PUMA Toronto Women’s Summer 10K/5K is now sold out — in record time! Runners, good luck with your summer training, and we’ll see you at the start line on Saturday, August 22!

Missed out? There are other ways to be part of Race Day! Sign up to become a volunteer and help us support runners from kit pickup all the way through the finish line. We also invite friends and family to cheer on their runners from the sidelines.

And if you’re still itching to race, join us on Saturday, October 3, for our last race of the year: the PUMA Toronto Women’s Fall 8K/5K! Check out our website for more details and to register.

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7 Tips for Building a Healthy Diet With Canned, Frozen, and Packaged Goods You don’t necessarily have to rely on the fresh stuff to craft a nutritious meal.

How do you adapt your training when the heat, rain storms, and busy summer schedules make for less than ideal training conditions? Do you split long runs into two? Head to the gym? Or see it all as a sign to take a break?

Have you tried using bicarb before a run? If so, did you notice a difference?

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Spots in the PUMA Toronto Women’s 10K/5K are already 95% sold out!

With fall racing just around the corner, this race will help you stay focused through the summer. Join us at the starting line on Saturday, August 22, in Toronto's Sunnybrook Park. and be part of a racing series made for women by women.

Register today before it’s too late: https://www.towomensruns.com/events/puma-toronto-womens-10k-5k-summer/

“The only important thing is you have a purpose of why you do it and what will make you keep doing it.”

Are You a “Struggle Runner”? With Mrs. Space Cadet (aka Erin Azar) The comedian and enemy of shorts on running for the rest of us

The stronger your hamstrings, the more power you can produce with each stride, and the faster you can get.

The 8 Best Hamstring Stretches For Runners Keeping them strong and healthy in addition to performing specific hamstring stretches for runners, is key to improving running performance and helping to avoid injury.