Weekly Newsletter 23 July 2025

This week's newsletter has interesting articles, including calf exercises for your most propulsive stride yet, and how to run a marathon (without much running).

Interesting Articles

Does cooling down from running really matter?

It is well-established that warming up before a run is beneficial, but what about cooling down after a run? Does a cooldown from running actually matter and, if so, how can you most effectively cool down? Coach Laura Norris has the answers here.

Calf exercises for your most propulsive stride yet

Don’t neglect your calves; add these three tried-and-true exercises at Canadian Running to your routine, and you’ll be on your way to a more explosive stride, stronger form and unbeatable efficiency.

How to run a marathon (without much running)

Women's Running takes a look at the minimum amount of training you need to do to run a marathon.

IT band exercises to relieve pain once and for all

Pain in the IT band can sideline even the best of athletes and, unfortunately, IT band syndrome is all too common among runners and cyclists. Luckily there are IT Band exercises (along with lots of hip and glute work) that can help! Find out more at Coach Amanda Brooks Run to the Finish blog.

Recent updates

To find out what's been recently updated, check the recent updates page regularly for date changes, event postponements and cancellations. Check out the full calendar of upcoming events.

Until next week...

Have a great running week!

Cheers,
Jane & Chris
The Running Calendar Team