Train Smarter | Run Faster | Stay Healthy
Train Smarter | Run Faster | Stay Healthy
*Disclaimer*: This is all for general information and entertainment purposes only. I am not your doctor, nutritionist, dietician, physical/physio therapist, psychologist, personal AI, or any other medical professional. If you want to go further with this information, you should consult […]
I recently ran a 10K I honestly had no business racing. No taper, not fully trained, eight weeks from my half marathon A race. It wasn’t a perfect race by any means, but it taught me something important. I used […]
Most runners often treat marathon training like a monastic vow of silence; nothing but slow, grinding miles and the steady hum of an aerobic base. They’re terrified that a sharp, lung-searing 5K will “wreck” the plan or “kill” the progress. […]
You’re stuck at 25:30 because you think the problem is mental. “I just need to push harder.” “I need to be tougher.” “I need to want it more.” Wrong. You’re stuck because you’re training like you’re already a 23-minute runner. […]
A few months ago, I did something that felt almost illegal as a runner. I stopped chasing long runs. No two-hour slogs. No Sunday sufferfests. No dragging myself home feeling like my hips had been tightened with a wrench. And […]
The Red, Yellow, Green Traffic Light Race Pacing System For Runners If They Start A Race Too Faster or Don’t know Their Fitness You’re at mile 18 (km 30) of a marathon, and everything starts to hurt. Your brain is […]
You’re running three times a week. You’re consistent. You’re following a plan. And you’re stuck at 30 minutes and 15 seconds. Every time you race, same story: strong first two miles, then something breaks. You lose the finishing kick. It […]
Your Strava Year Wrapped is useless data pØrn that won’t make you faster in 2025 – Do This Instead. Most people set New Year’s resolutions. For me, that fails to work; it just feels vague and unclear. So instead, I […]
Last week, my smartwatch flashed a number at me that made me pause mid-coffee sip: “Your VO₂ Max has decreased.” I laughed. I’ve been running more, eating cleaner, and finally getting my sleep in order, yet here was this digital […]
Comic by Mark Remy of Dumbrunner.com “Good luck in your race.” Every time I hear it, I throw up a little in my mouth. I get it because it’s a thing people say. I feel like it’s similar to saying […]
Key Takeaways I ran a sub-3-hour marathon… without actually training for a marathon. No constant 20-milers, no burning out and hating my training nonsense. My secret? I was trying to run my fastest 5K. Crazy, right? But that’s the magic […]
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE 6-WEEK PLAN, QUICK START GUIDE AND CHECKLIST TO RUN YOUR FASTEST 5K Want to run a faster 5k? Whether you’ve just done your first or you’re a serious athlete looking to shave a few […]
Why a seasonal approach to run diets could help with your performance Seasons of Running Just like there are seasons in life, there are seasons in running. You can’t wear the same clothes all year round, and you can’t eat […]
Why doing time trials will make you race fast What’s the difference between a time trial and a race? Short answer: A lot. This past week was my recovery week before my speed block. I love doing time trials during […]