BOSTON MARATHON UK: When “Flat and Fast” Turns Into a Fight
Running the Boston Marathon UK and pairing it with the Boston Marathon US, connecting the original city with the oldest marathon, and linking two races in two Bostons, felt like a fun and meaningful challenge. Returning to Lincolnshire wasn’t the plan, but it ended up being the only viable marathon option. As it turned out,…
INJURY PREVENTION FOR BEGINNER RUNNERS: How to Start Safely and Stay Consistent
At our Run Club, we’ve already seen beginners feel discomfort, even on our very short 3.5 km route. This is completely normal for people coming from a sedentary lifestyle. This all happened to me personally. I’m writing from experience after battling injuries for two years while I was running only 20 – 30 km per…
Why Running and Strength Training Belong Together
For a long time, I treated running and strength training as two separate worlds. It was a somewhat old-school approach to running: to run better, just run more. However, perspectives have changed over time, and science has brought new insights, principles, and concrete steps for implementation. Over the years and through marathon blocks, injuries, breakthroughs,…
Chasing Majors, Chasing Balance: My Path Through Chicago
A few weeks after the Chicago Marathon, I’ve had time to reflect — and it stands out as one of the most memorable experiences of my running journey. It was only my second trip ever to the U.S. and my fourth World Marathon Major, which made it special before the race even began. Starting Point…
The Top 3 Life-Changing Benefits of Running
Running is more than just a way to stay in shape—it’s a powerful tool for improving your mind, body, and overall well-being. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned marathoner, the benefits go far beyond physical fitness. Here are three of the most positive and life-changing aspects of running. 1. Mental Clarity & Stress Relief…
