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The Runner's Academy Find joy on the run. We are a health and wellness clinic offering you all the tools you need to be a better runner!

Whether you’re looking to eliminate pain, overcome injury, elevate your performance, or simply run to stay active for life, we’re here to help. 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! We will teach you how to move better and run faster!

Meet Emma. 👋A registered physiotherapist joining our Downtown Toronto squad.Recently moved from the East Coast, Emma wel...
09/24/2026

Meet Emma. 👋

A registered physiotherapist joining our Downtown Toronto squad.

Recently moved from the East Coast, Emma welcomes suggestions for all your favourite running routes!

She’s spent her career helping people get back to what they love, from post-injury recovery to rebuilding strength after surgery. Treatment plans built around your goals, not a generic protocol.

And she gets the athlete mindset too. A soccer kid turned half-marathoner, now training toward her first marathon. That means she’s felt the highs, the plateaus, and the “why does my knee do that” moments firsthand. She’s also Dry Needling certified for good measure 🙌

Nagging injuries, strength rebuilds, first-time race goals. She’s ready for it all.

⚡️ Our physio crew is ready to help you move better across all three locations in Toronto and Hamilton.

Book your session. Link in bio.

👋 Meet Kristen.Doctor of Chiropractic // lifelong endurance athlete (swimmer, runner, triathlete…she’s done it all!).She...
09/22/2026

👋 Meet Kristen.

Doctor of Chiropractic // lifelong endurance athlete (swimmer, runner, triathlete…she’s done it all!).

She knows what it feels like to chase a goal and hit it, and what it feels like when your body has other plans. That’s exactly why she’s so fired up to help you get to yours.

Turns out a Cognitive Science background is perfect training for a chiropractor: she’s relentlessly curious, always learning, and has a knack for helping you finally understand what your body’s been trying to tell you.

Whether you’re chasing a first 5K, a marathon PB, working your way back from injury, or just hoping to keep running for years to come, Kristen’s on a mission to help you get there.

⚡️Her approach: hands-on treatment, movement assessment, rehab, soft-tissue therapy, and medical acupuncture; because the best outcomes happen when you understand your own body and take an active role in your recovery.

📍 Dr. Kristen’s schedule is now open for our Hamilton location.

Book your session. Details in bio.

Join us in celebrating our DOWNTOWN TORONTO GRAND OPENING 🎉The Runners Academy Downtown is officially open, and you’re i...
09/21/2026

Join us in celebrating our DOWNTOWN TORONTO GRAND OPENING 🎉

The Runners Academy Downtown is officially open, and you’re invited to the party!

📍504 Wellington St W
📅 Wednesday, September 30th // 6-8:30pm

The plan:
👟 6:00: Pull up and grab your ASICS shoe demo
🏃 6:30: Roll out for an optional social 5K. Easy pace, all runners welcome.
🥂 6-8:30: Check out the new space, meet fellow runners, and celebrate with us

Jim Shiffler and xact on hand to keep you fueled and hydrated
Shirt/singlet customization station 🙌

No pressure. No racing. Just 5K + good people + sweet shoes.

Running is for everyone! All paces welcome.

📣 This is a free event, but we need numbers, folks. Tap the Eventbrite link in our bio to grab your spot.

Let’s make this one to remember. 🧡💙

👋 Meet Tara. Registered Massage Therapist and lifelong endurance athlete.Her thing? She’s raced it, so she gets it. Mara...
09/16/2026

👋 Meet Tara.

Registered Massage Therapist and lifelong endurance athlete.

Her thing? She’s raced it, so she gets it. Marathons, Ironman Mont-Tremblant podiums, Ironman World Championships, all 21 stages of the Tour de France route, and (casually) a 635km ride in one shot 🚴‍♀️

That kind of mileage means she knows biomechanics, recovery, and dysfunction from the inside out, not just the textbook.

High-volume training. Nagging pain. Movement that just doesn’t feel right. All fair game.

⚡️Our RMT crew is ready to help you move better across all three locations in Toronto and Hamilton.

Tara’s schedule is now open for our Downtown Toronto location.

Book your session. Details in bio.

NEW FACE, SAME MISSION.Meet Meghan. Registered Massage Therapist // 20+ years helping people move without pain.Her thing...
09/12/2026

NEW FACE, SAME MISSION.

Meet Meghan. Registered Massage Therapist // 20+ years helping people move without pain.

Her thing? Helping you recover quickly, improve performance, get back to the run, or maybe even try something new (pickleball, anyone?).

She’s already been in action this week at our St. Clair Ave W location, and the reviews are in: 🙌.

PBs. First 5Ks. Old injuries. New goals. Decades of running ahead. All fair game.

⚡️Our RMT crew is ready to help you move better across all three locations in Toronto and Hamilton.

Book your session. Details in bio.

Nail the taper, and you’ll be perfectly poised for race day magic!🚀So how do you get the most out of this last key part ...
09/11/2026

Nail the taper, and you’ll be perfectly poised for race day magic!🚀

So how do you get the most out of this last key part of your training block?

What the research says actually moves the needle:

→ Cut volume by 40–60%, not intensity. Same number of runs, just shorter.

→ Most runners under fuel on race day. One study suggested that just 5.3% of athletes hit their carb targets. Double-check your plan this week.

→ Bank an extra 45+ min of sleep a night. It can measurably help your finish time.

→ Rehearse your mantra now, before you need it at km 35.
And if a random ache shows up, don’t panic! Less mileage means your body notices things peak training used to mask. And if you need us, we’re always happy to help get things under control!

Full breakdown linked in our bio. 👟

SAVE THE DATE We’re opening our doors downtown. New routes. New neighborhood. Same mission to help you thrive on the ru...
09/09/2026

SAVE THE DATE

We’re opening our doors downtown.

New routes. New neighborhood. Same mission to help you thrive on the run and beyond. 🙌

SEPTEMBER 30th // 6-8:30pm

Easy 5K (optional). Good company (mandatory).

Hang out, see the space, and toast to what’s next.

Details drop soon; for now, just SAVE THE DATE 🎉

SAVE THE DATE.We’re opening our doors downtown.New routes. New neighbourhood. Same mission to help you thrive on the run...
09/09/2026

SAVE THE DATE.

We’re opening our doors downtown.

New routes. New neighbourhood. Same mission to help you thrive on the run and beyond. 🙌

SEPTEMBER 30 // 6–8:30PM

Easy 5k (optional). Good company (mandatory).

Then we’ll hang, see the space, and toast to what’s next.

Details drop soon. For now, just save the date.

Tapering isn't time off; it's one of the biggest performance levers in your entire marathon build. 🏃Our new guide breaks...
09/04/2026

Tapering isn't time off; it's one of the biggest performance levers in your entire marathon build. 🏃

Our new guide breaks down what the research actually says about race-week prep: how much to cut your training volume (and why keeping some intensity matters), why most runners underfuel on race day without realizing it, the sleep habits that measurably improve endurance performance, and how to train your mind for the miles that hurt.

Read the full science-backed marathon taper guide on our blog. Link in the button below. 👇

https://www.therunnersacademy.com/run-journal/how-to-taper-for-a-marathon-the-science-backed-guide-to-racing-your-best

Start smart. Finish strong. 👟We’ve designed our Learn to Run program to be the last “beginner” program you’ll ever need....
08/18/2026

Start smart. Finish strong. 👟

We’ve designed our Learn to Run program to be the last “beginner” program you’ll ever need. 🙌

We combine expert coaching with a focus on longevity, ensuring you build a solid foundation that lasts long after the program ends.

Our in-person runs are paired with weekly topics designed to build your “runner’s toolbox”, covering everything from run technique and training principles to recovery and strength training.

By focusing on gradual progression, we help you bridge the gap from “not a runner” to confident and injury-free. 🎉 Plus, you’ll have a community cheering you on every single week!

📍Join us @ The Runner’s Academy Midtown (918 St Clair Ave W)
⏰ Monday and Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm
🗓️ Begins September 21st for 6 weeks

🔗 Link in bio to grab your spot!

Address

918 St. Clair Avenue West Unit A
Toronto, ON
M6C1C6

Opening Hours

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

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+14378895440

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