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Virtual Run Assessments, Virtual Strength & Recovery Classes. Reduce Injuries, Improve Performance We will teach you how to move better and run faster!

We are a health and wellness clinic offering you all the tools you need to be a better runner! We offer; Chiropractic, Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, Personal Training and Run Technique Coaching. We offer virtual strength & Recovery classes, Virtual Learn to Run, Virtual Run Technique Analysis and Virtual Personal Training. The Runner’s Academy helps the running community of all skill levels and ages by bringing education, treatment and performance training to help you crush your goals!

03/13/2026

You know that feeling late in a race where you know that the wheels are falling off, the “shuffle run” is in full force, and the best you can do is cross your fingers and hope for the best? 😬

Let’s avoid that moment.

New research is helping us understand that strength training isn’t just about becoming more explosive in the early moments of a run.

🏁 It’s about holding strong through to the finish line.
🙌 About staying efficient later in the race.
⚡ About being more durable even when you’re deep in the well.

And we’re sharing all the info to help you put this into practice.

🔗 Link to the full blog post is in our bio!

And if you’re keen to learn more about how to make strength training work for you and your goals, we’re always keen to chat!

📚 Here’s how to dive deeper:

Zanini M. (2026). Durability of running economy in well-trained runners: the influence of performance, training status and a strength intervention (PhD Academy Award). British journal of sports medicine, bjsports-2025-111156. Advance online publication.
PMID: 41605612

W***y, R. W., & Davis, I. S. (2011). The effect of a hip-strengthening program on mechanics during running and during a single-leg squat. The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy, 41(9), 625–632.
PMID: 21765220

02/23/2026

The Hidden Energy Leak 🏃‍♀️💨

Is your pelvic floor the “missing link” to your next phenomenal run?

We’re going beyond postpartum recovery (though we’re here for that too!). Research shows that a solid pelvic floor is a foundational requirement for power, stability, and running economy. Here’s why it matters:

⚡ Stop the “Energy Leak” When your pelvic floor doesn’t manage impact, your body relies more heavily on other large muscle groups.

The result? You burn more oxygen and fuel just to hold your pace.

⚓ The Stability Anchor 95% of women with hip or low back pain also present with pelvic floor dysfunction. If your floor isn’t pulling its weight, your glutes and back go into overdrive to compensate, and injury risk soars.

🚀 Reclaim Your Spring. Your tendons (like the Achilles) function like giant springs and give you “free energy” with every stride. But if you’re bracing for impact, you muffle that spring. This leads to “heavy legs” and earlier fatigue.

The Bottom Line: Addressing pelvic health isn’t just about comfort; it’s about performance. Stop bracing and start springing. ⚙️

Read the full breakdown on the blog (Link in Bio!)

02/04/2026

Winter miles hitting different?

It’s time to stop “just running” and start moving better. 🙌

Join us for a special workshop to help you learn a mobility practice that suits YOU (and how to adjust it as needed!).

Hosted by Dr. Rob Lawand and Dr. Brittany Moran, we’re diving deep into the mechanics of mobility to keep you injury-free this season.

🗓️ Wednesday, Feb 11
🏃5:45 PM: Optional Community Run (6:00 PM rollout)
🕚 6:30 PM: Mobility Workshop Kicks Off
📍The Runner’s Academy, Toronto

Register at the link in bio. Cost is $15 and includes snacks and hot drinks, as well as post-workshop resources.

Move better. Feel better. Run better. 👍

01/23/2026

Dreaming of tackling a faster marathon this year?

Here’s the truth: carbon-plated super shoes only get you so far. They’re a garnish, not the main course.

Breakthroughs come from smart, consistent training. And often, a few strategic tweaks to your approach.

We’re sharing 5 evidence-based strategies to help you run your strongest marathon yet.

Swipe through for the full breakdown 👉

Your breakthrough may be closer than you think. Whether you’re training for Toronto Waterfront, Boston, or your first-ever 42.2km, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

📖 Read the full article (link in bio)

📍 Book a Running Gait Assessment, Strength and Conditioning Session or Assessment with our run-focused Physio and Chiro team in Toronto or Hamilton

12/22/2025

Stop guessing. Start knowing. 🙌

5 reasons every runner should get VO2 max tested; from perfecting your race pacing to protecting your long-term health.

Swipe through for the key insights 👉 or head to the link in bio to read our full blog post on why VO2 max testing might be the tool to launch you towards your goals!

📍 Bookings now open AND offered at a 30% discount if booked before December 31st!

12/05/2025

Ready to train smarter? We have a treat for you!

For the rest of 2025, we are offering 30% off our VO2 Max and Force Plate Testing 🎉

The gold-standard measurement of your cardiovascular fitness and endurance capacity, this data is key to:

✅ Optimize training zones & perfect your pacing
✅ Establish your baseline or track real progress
✅ Identify strength imbalances & strategies to reduce injury risk with force plate analysis

You’ll receive a complete performance report and a complimentary follow-up session to understand your results and create training strategies tailored to you.

🔗 Link in bio to book now (so long as it’s purchased/booked prior to December 31st, the discount applies to any future date!).

🎁 And of course, this would make a phenomenal gift for the runner who has it all! Gift certificates available. Please email us at info@therunnersacademy.com to set it up!

12/03/2025

Join us in supporting local families this season!

We’ll be contributing non-perishable food items to in Hamilton in Toronto, supporting those in our communities facing food insecurity.

Bring a donation to your next appointment, or stop by either clinic location before December 22nd to drop something off.

🙏 Thank you for helping us make a meaningful impact in our communities this season.

12/02/2025

Join us for a 5k run, workshop and social.

Walk away armed with strategies to fire you up about tackling those 2026 running goals with confidence. 🙌

Led by and .runningchiro (two powerhouse runners, talented clinicians and wildly knowledgeable humans!), we’re excited to share miles, learn and connect!

This is a free event (register at the link in bio). We will be gratefully accepting contributions of non-perishable food items for

11/20/2025

💪Your running deserves more than guesswork.

Introducing Remote Personalized Strength Programming - personalized training built specifically for runners.

Here’s how it works:

✔️ 1:1 assessment with a run-focused strength coach (virtual or in-person). You’ll also chat through your goals, experience and access to equipment!

✔️ Custom program delivered via app with instructions, photos + videos

✔️ Train anywhere, on your schedule

✔️ Monthly check-in meetings, and regular messaging with your coach via the app

🙌 Research shows just 4 weeks of run-focused strength work can improve running economy by up to 8%.

Whether you’re chasing a PR, building trail durability, or breaking the injury cycle, this is a phenomenal tool to help you get stronger where it counts.

📲 Link in bio to learn more.

11/14/2025

YOU FINISHED A MARATHON! 🎉 Now comes the part most runners skip: proper recovery.

Here’s what’s ACTUALLY happening in your body post-race (hint: it’s way more than just tired legs) and exactly what to do about it, week by week.

Athletes who follow conservative recovery protocols sustain fewer injuries and perform better in their next training cycle. 📈

Swipe through for your complete recovery timeline, then read the full guide (link in bio) for all the science-backed details.

Questions about your post-marathon recovery? Drop them below! 👇

📸 .run (🧡💙)

Curious about References? Check out the blog post!

11/12/2025

Know your numbers. Train smarter. 🙌 Crush your goals.

We’re especially excited to share that each test includes an in-person or virtual follow-up in order to help you make sense of your data and how to apply it to your training and goals.

📍Bookings are now available at the link in our bio!

11/07/2025

Pelvic health is more than postpartum care (although we absolutely offer that too!).

Pelvic health is performance health. 🙌

Make or female, young or old, your pelvic floor is essential to run, move and play well. And when it isn’t on it’s A game, the ripple effects are real.

So if you’ve been navigating a persistent hip or back concern that just never seems to get 100% there, consider reaching out about the role that your pelvic floor might be playing.

*no internal exam is required to start. We meet you where you’re comfortable, develop a plan together, and build from there.

📚Dufour, S., Vandyken, B., Forget, M. J., & Vandyken, C. (2018). Association between lumbopelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction in women: A cross sectional study. Musculoskeletal science & practice, 34, 47–53.

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Toronto, ON
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Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm

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http://www.therunnersacademy.com/

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We are a Toronto based health and wellness clinic offering Chiropractic, Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathic Medicine, Personal Training and Run Technique Coaching. The Runner’s Academy is targeting the running community of all skill levels and ages by bringing education, treatment and performance training to this speciﬁc clientele. We will teach you how to move better and run faster!