Strides Canmore

Always a treat catching up with Rick!

We love hearing about his latest adventures exploring and climbing our local peaks. His stories, stoke, and determination never fails to inspire!

And can we take a moment to appreciate that hardware? So impressive 🙌

✨ What’s New at Strides — Trail Shoe Edition ✨

Fresh trail footwear has landed!

✔ New Balance FuelCell Rebel Trail
Light, responsive, and nimble. Perfect for runners who love a close-to-the-ground feel with plenty of trail grip.

✔ Hoka Zinal 3
Fast, agile, and built for technical terrain. A lightweight trail racer ready to tackle your next adventure.

✔ Hoka Rocket X Trail
Carbon-plated speed for the trails. Designed for racing and fast efforts on smooth, runnable terrain.

✔ Arcteryx Norvan LD 4
Comfort meets durability. A versatile long-distance trail shoe built to handle everything from mud to mountain adventures.

✔ Saucony Xodus Ultra 4
Maximum cushion for maximum miles. Plush comfort, reliable grip, and confidence for all-day trail runs.

Come try them today!

Week two of the Mountain Running Speaker Series ☀️

A huge thank you to Aly Walford for leading an informative session on running form and injury prevention.

This series is designed to help you move smarter, run stronger, and build confidence in the mountains. Each week, local experts share practical insights on topics that matter to trail and mountain runners, followed by a relaxed 5–7km group trail run.

Up next: Strength Training for Runners with Dr. Andy Reed June 15th.

Whether you're new to trail running or looking to sharpen your mountain skills, this series is designed to support your journey both on and off the trail.

FREE to attend. No registration required. See you next Monday at 5:30pm!

📍Nordic Centre (under the big flag)

Norda’s take you anywhere 💫

From trekking the ancient trails of Machu Picchu to scrambling through the high alpine of the Canadian Rockies, the Norda 001A is built for adventure without limits. Lightweight, durable, and designed to handle whatever terrain lies ahead, this is the shoe you reach for when the destination is only part of the journey.

Available at Strides!

Week one of the Mountain Running Speaker Series is in the books!

A huge thank you to Adam Martens for leading an engaging and informative session on mountain safety.

This series is designed to help you move smarter, run stronger, and build confidence in the mountains. Each week, we're joined by experienced local experts who share practical knowledge on topics that matter to trail and mountain runners. Every 90-minute session combines learning and running, so come prepared for a relaxed 5–7km trail run as part of the evening.

Up next: Running Form & Injury Prevention with Aly Walford.

Whether you're new to trail running or looking to sharpen your skills, this series is built to support your mountain running journey both on and off the trail.

FREE to attend. No registration required.

📍Nordic Centre (under the big flag)

Big race weekend ahead 🏁

The energy is building for the Rocky Mountain Soap Women’s Run and the Calgary Marathon! Whether you’re chasing a PR or crossing your very first finish line, we’ve got your back (and your feet). Here are some of our favourite race day picks:

• New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
• New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5
• ASICS Superblast 3
• ASICS Magic Speed 4
• Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
• Saucony Endorphin Pro 5
• HOKA Mach X 3

Stop by Strides before race day and get dialed for the weekend.

Good luck out there, runners! Let's do this!