Marathon Training
Leg day for marathon training: the strength work runners actually need
Do runners need leg day? Yes, but not the kind that has you crying on the toilet. How often to lift, what to do, and when to schedule it around long runs.
Robin Olsson
Once convinced exercise was a scam, I swapped cigarettes for trainers hoping it might distract from the futility of existence. I write from experience, curiosity, and years of endurance training done badly.
Eat like an athlete
Why runners are always hungry, and why you should just accept it
You ran 10k, you've eaten twice but you're still hungry. Here's why that's completely normal, and what your body is actually asking for.
Baking
Pistachio and lemon frangipane tarts
A gooey pistachio frangipane tart with a thin layer of lemon curd in a crisp sweet shortcrust shell.
Training between meetings
Fitting training into a busy schedule: a guide to becoming pleasantly unhinged
A long commute and a packed calendar aren't excuses. Here's how to solve it without losing your mind or your laptop.
Strength training
Bulgarian split squats vs running: which one is worth your time
Bigger glutes, stronger legs, better cardio, or just general fitness: the answer depends entirely on what you're actually trying to achieve.
Recipes
Enriched rye and wholemeal bread recipe
A proper enriched rye and wholemeal loaf with eggs, butter, and milk. Dense, soft-crusted, high in fibre, and delicious.
Running
The five compound lifts every runner should know
Discover the five compound lifts that fix the structural problems running alone never will.
Running
Hoka Semi de Paris 2026 Review
Paris half marathon: not a single famous landmark in sight, and somehow still worth every kilometer.
Should you take painkillers for running?
Should you take painkillers before running? Why ibuprofen is riskier than you think, and what actually happens when you mask pain signals.
Running
Should I run with a cold?
Mild sniffle or actual illness? Here’s how to decide whether to run with a cold without being reckless.
Training between meetings
Why protecting training time makes you better at work
Skipping exercise feels responsible when work is busy. Discover why protecting training time actually improves performance.
Marathon Training
What a marathon diet actually looks like
What marathon training actually looks like, from potato wedges and Haribo to eating crisps in the bath.