Gus Alexandropoulos

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The best running shoe releases from the first half of 2025

1 week ago | runningmagazine.ca | Gus Alexandropoulos

With the running season now in full swing, many runners may be thinking it’s time to update their current shoes. To help you wade through the vast number of footwear options, we’ve compiled a list of our favourite shoes from the first half of 2025.
Shop Canadian running gear at a discount

1 month ago | runningmagazine.ca | Gus Alexandropoulos

This is the perfect time to support Canadian running retailers, and to make it easier, we’ve put together some of our favourite products from Canadian-based Altitude Sports. As a special bonus, newsletter subscribers received a special promo code for 20 per cent off any of these items in the May 1 issue. If you want to take advantage of similar additional savings in the future, consider signing up for the Canadian Running newsletter.
How to build the perfect running outfit on a budget

1 month ago | runningmagazine.ca | Gus Alexandropoulos

Running, unlike many other sports, doesn’t require a massive economic commitment to get started. From a gear perspective, all you really need is an appropriate shirt (preferably one made from a technical fabric), a pair of running shorts and a pair of shoes. In fact, it’s this relatively low cost-of-entry that helps make running so popular.
The best max-cushion daily trainers

1 month ago | runningmagazine.ca | Gus Alexandropoulos

Max-cushion daily trainers have become popular for a very good reason: they are supremely comfortable when you’re logging easy training miles or using them during recovery runs. The additional midsole stack height delivers a plushness that lower-stack shoes just can’t match.
Spring running gear with maximum comfort and performance

1 month ago | runningmagazine.ca | Gus Alexandropoulos

Spring is finally here, and with its arrival, we get to enjoy some of the best running conditions of the year. One surefire way to get the most out of this glorious season is by updating your running clothing with items that are not only more seasonally appropriate but also offer the comfort and performance you need when pushing the pace. To help you navigate the numerous options, we’ve put together a list of some of our favourite spring running apparel.
Our favourite running shoes from New Balance

2 months ago | runningmagazine.ca | Gus Alexandropoulos

With the spring running season almost here, most runners are looking to add a new pair of shoes to their footwear quiver. To help you decide what to get, we selected some of our favourite shoes from New Balance for this spring.
The best affordable daily trainers

2 months ago | runningmagazine.ca | Gus Alexandropoulos

While there’s no denying the benefit of running in super shoes, the reality is that most of us spend the majority of our time logging training miles at a less-than-record-breaking pace. For these situations, a durable and more affordable pair of daily training shoes is more desirable. So, to help you choose the ideal shoes for regular training (and ensure you save your super shoes for race day), we’ve put together a list of some of our favourite affordable daily trainers.
The best running shoes for speed training

2 months ago | runningmagazine.ca | Gus Alexandropoulos

Whether you’re preparing for a race or just want to spice up your running routine, adding some speedwork and tempo runs to your training can work wonders. One way to get the most out of these workouts is by using shoes that are optimized for these faster-paced runs. To help you choose the right shoes, we present some of our favourite footwear for speedwork and tempo runs.
Lightweight running layers for spring

2 months ago | runningmagazine.ca | Gus Alexandropoulos

Spring is finally here, and with its arrival, we get to enjoy longer daylight hours and warmer temperatures. One surefire way to get the most out of this glorious time of year is by updating your running gear with items that are more seasonally appropriate. To help you navigate the daunting number of clothing options, we’ve put together a list of some of our favourite spring running kit items.
Our favourite running shoes from Asics' spring lineup

Mar 7, 2025 | runningmagazine.ca | Gus Alexandropoulos

With the spring running season almost here, most runners are looking to add a new pair of shoes to their footwear quiver. To help you decide what to get, we selected some of our favourite shoes from Asics for this spring.