Marathon Training
Cardiff Half Marathon 2025: Review
A race with huge crowds and great energy but surprisingly hilly if you're used to running on the flat.
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.
Running
Why yoga is great for runners
Tight hips, stiff calves, shallow breath — runners know the drill. Yoga can fix them. Enlightenment optional, stronger legs guaranteed.
Marathon Training
Deload week running: what is it and when to do it
A deload week isn't a rest week, a failure, or an excuse. Here's what it actually is, how it differs from a taper, and how to structure one without losing your mind.
Managing anxiety with exercise
You can’t stop your brain from sprinting forever. But you can make it too tired to keep lapping you.
Running
Running away from depression: escaping the meaningless of it all
Running won’t solve everything, but sometimes literally running away from your problems is a decent start.
Strength training
Beginner gym guide: first day tips, etiquette, and common mistakes
Your first day at the gym doesn’t have to be a panic attack in Lycra. This beginner’s guide covers what to wear, changing room etiquette, and the common mistakes to avoid.
Marathon Training
Cramps, walls and meltdowns: surviving the long runs in marathon training
Every marathon runner gets the shit-show training run. Here’s why it happens, what it means, and why you’ll still finish.
Running
Is running a cheap sport to get into? The true cost of running
Running is meant to be cheap. In reality? Carbon plated race shoes, pricey Garmins, and marathon holidays. Here’s the true cost of being a runner.
Marathon Training
Marathon Playlist: Gay Anthems
Looking for the best marathon playlist? Try these 10 gay anthems remixed for running - euphoric, camp, and proven to survive mile 20.
Marathon Training
How much should you eat during marathon training?
Trying to eat enough for marathon training without ending up face-first in the biscuit aisle.
Running
Should I run with a hangover?
Is a hangover a good enough excuse not to run? Let's look at what might happen if you decide not to be entirely pathetic.
Marathon Training
Can you carb load on Haribo?
Can fizzy cola bottles be just as good as fusilli? Here's how to carb load for your long runs without hitting the wall. Or the toilet.