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French runner throws down shocking 1,500m record at Paris Diamond League

1 week ago | runningmagazine.ca | Marley Dickinson

Ten months after the Summer Olympics lit up the streets of Paris, world-class athletics returned to the French capital on Friday evening for the annual Paris Diamond League. French middle-distance runner Azeddine Habz stole the show, winning the men’s 1,500m in a national record time of 3:27.49—the sixth-fastest time in history.
Have Guinness World Records gone too far?

1 week ago | runningmagazine.ca | Marley Dickinson

Do you remember flipping through the Guinness World Records book as a kid? Marvelling at how the world’s fastest human compares to a cheetah, or how the tallest person on Earth stood eye-to-eye with a giraffe? Back then, the records felt like a catalogue of the most incredible feats known to humankind. But lately, these records seem less about jaw-dropping achievements and more about sheer creativity—or, as some might argue, gimmicks. Take, for instance, American running influencer Pierce Showe.
Sun-protective gear for runners

1 week ago | runningmagazine.ca | Gus Alexandropoulos

While we all love running in warm, sunny conditions, it’s essential to protect ourselves from the sun’s damaging rays. For most runners, this includes using a combination of specialized clothing with a high UPF rating, hats, sunglasses and sunscreen. Here are some of our favourite items from these categories to help you enjoy the summer running season.
Ontario high schooler stripped of silver medal at New Balance Nationals

1 week ago | runningmagazine.ca | Marley Dickinson

Graham Tomori of St. Catharines, Ont., thought he’d just run the race of his life. The 18-year-old crossed the line in 14:23.87 in the boys’ 5,000m event at the New Balance Nationals in Philadelphia. It was good enough for a silver medal in a deep field of North America’s best high school distance runners. But the celebration didn’t last.
Faith Kipyegon's secret for calming race day nerves

1 week ago | runningmagazine.ca | Marley Dickinson

We all get them, those pre-race jitters, the nervous energy that comes before the start of a big race. Some runners try deep breathing. Others visualize happy places. But for three-time Olympic 1,500m champion and mile world record holder Faith Kipyegon, the secret to staying calm on race day is laughter. As Kipyegon prepares for her sub-four-minute mile attempt (Breaking4) in Paris on June 26, she shared her go-to strategy for squashing nerves during a press conference organized by Nike.
Ben Johnson doping scandal series coming to Paramount+ Canada

1 week ago | runningmagazine.ca | Anne Francis

A new six-episode drama series based on Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson and his dramatic downfall at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul is coming to Paramount+ Canada and GameTV in early 2026. Produced by Toronto’s New Metric Media and Bay Mills Studios, the series, to be titled Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story, will feature Canada’s own Shamier Anderson (who appeared in John Wick: Chapter 4) in the role of the disgraced sprinter.
Strava runner’s Lionel Messi beach art ends in soaked vehicle

1 week ago | runningmagazine.ca | Marley Dickinson

An Australian Strava artist found himself in a messy situation after heading to a beach in Wilsons Promontory National Park to GPS-sketch a portrait of football legend Lionel Messi, only to return and find his red Toyota Yaris parked in the ocean. Peter Mitchell spent five hours and ran roughly 15 kilometres back and forth on the beach to bring his Strava art to life.
Two mind-numbing workouts to help crush your 5K

1 week ago | runningmagazine.ca | Marley Dickinson

If you’ve ever raced a 5K, you know it’s deceptively harder than people make it out to be. Sure, it’s short, but once you hit the 3K mark, those final two kilometres can feel like a mental minefield. That’s where race simulation workouts come into play, especially if you’re chasing a shiny new personal best. These two fartlek-style workouts are designed to help you physically lock into your goal pace and mentally prepare for race-day fatigue.
Grand Slam Track: Where's the money?

1 week ago | runningmagazine.ca | Marley Dickinson

For the past year, Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track (GST) has billed itself as the most athlete-first league track and field has ever seen, promising massive prize purses and a bold new vision. But now, after abruptly cancelling its final event in Los Angeles (originally scheduled for June 28–29) and reportedly saving at least US$3 million in the process, some athletes are left asking: where’s my money?
Noah Lyles vs. NFL's Tyreek Hill race called off for personal reasons

1 week ago | runningmagazine.ca | Marley Dickinson

After years of back-and-forth trash talk, it looked like Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (often dubbed the NFL’s fastest player) was finally going to go up against Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles. A 60-metre showdown between the two stars was reportedly set to take place this weekend in New York City’s Times Square. But now, it’s off. According to the New York Post, Lyles said he and Hill had agreed to race, but plans fell through at the last minute due to unspecified personal reasons.