Alex Cyr

Toronto

Contributing editor @macleansmag and @torontolife l Words also in @Globeandmail, @thewalrus, @torontostar l [email protected] 🏃 ✏️

Articles

Fitcations blend leisure with fitness - if that’s how you relax

1 week ago | theglobeandmail.com | Alex Cyr
What an F1 Academy star packs when she travels

1 week ago | theglobeandmail.com | Alex Cyr
Fast-hitting questions with newly minted Canadian Baseball Hall of Famer José Bautista

3 weeks ago | torontolife.com | Alex Cyr

The Blue Jays legend reveals the secret location of the bat-flip bat and his favourite Toronto player to watchJosé Bautista is back where he made baseball magic. The six-time MLB All-Star—famous for the bat flip that rocked the Rogers Centre in 2015, cementing his place in Blue Jays history—is being inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame on Saturday.
The 5 Best DAILY Running Shoes For EVERY Type Of Runner

4 weeks ago | marathonhandbook.com | Alex Cyr

Your daily running shoes are the most important shoe you own. They’re what you’ll use to log the majority of your miles, so getting them right is essential. I test basically every running shoe that gets released for our YouTube channel, and the daily runners are my favourite category to cover. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a world-record holder, you need a pair of daily running shoes. These aren’t racing flats or plated super shoes. They’re the daily workhorses.
NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's jersey is now on display in Toronto

4 weeks ago | torontolife.com | Alex Cyr

Home Game: Toronto Loves Basketball, a new exhibition from the Museum of Toronto, is a full-court tribute to the sport’s deep roots and soaring influence across the city. Far more than just a Raptors highlight reel, the installation showcases the game’s evolution from local courts to global fame. “We wanted to go beyond just Raptors glory,” says production lead Davin Henson.
Nervous About Crossing the Border? You Should Be.

1 month ago | macleans.ca | Alex Cyr

The town of Blaine, Washington, is within eyesight of the Peace Arch border crossing—one of the busiest ports of entry along the Canada-U.S. frontier. From his office there, Len Saunders has spent the past few months watching border traffic plummet by nearly half, panic set in among travellers, and U.S. Border Patrol agents exercising their authority to the limit—and beyond.
A Super Shoe On The Cusp Of Greatness

1 month ago | marathonhandbook.com | Alex Cyr

The Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 arrives as the brand’s flagship super shoe — a bold, $275 statement that places it directly among the sport’s top-tier racing options. Lighter than both the Nike AlphaFly 3 and Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4, it boasts a race-ready weight of just 7 oz (for a men’s size 9). With a stack height just shy of the World Athletics-mandated 40 mm and a standard 8 mm drop, this model signals Saucony’s ambition to reclaim its place in the super shoe arms race. But does it deliver?
Best hiking shoes, clothes and accessories for men in 2025, according to an avid hiker

1 month ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Alex Cyr

Yahoo Canada is committed to finding you the best products at the best prices. We may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. I'm an avid hiker — here's the best gear I've tried (Photo via Alex Cyr/Eszter Horanyi). Since the pandemic, hiking has sneakily become one of Canada’s favourite pastimes.
Best men's running shoes for racing and marathons in 2025, according to a competitive athlete

1 month ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Alex Cyr

Yahoo Canada is committed to finding you the best products at the best prices. We may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. These are the best road racing shoes of 2025, according to a competitive distance runner (Photos via Alex Cyr, Adidas, Nike, Asics, Saucony)In 2017, Nike orchestrated one of the most groundbreaking stunts in sports history.
What is the Zone 2 training fitness trend?

2 months ago | theglobeandmail.com | Alex Cyr