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How much should you eat during marathon training?

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.

By Robin Olsson 11 Aug 2025
Should I run with a hangover?

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.

By Robin Olsson 07 Aug 2025
Can you carb load on Haribo?

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.

By Robin Olsson 07 Aug 2025
Marathon training in your late 30s: what hurts and what works

Marathon Training

Marathon training in your late 30s: what hurts and what works

How to adapt your mileage, recovery, and strength work to train smarter and avoid injury as you get older.

By Robin Olsson 07 Aug 2025
Running with plantar fasciitis: all the pain and limited gain

Running

Running with plantar fasciitis: all the pain and limited gain

Training for a marathon with plantar fasciitis? Here’s how I’m managing the pain, from taping tricks to the one reason I keep a crutch by my bed.

By Robin Olsson 07 Aug 2025
Cooking chicken in bulk: easy meal prep for hitting high protein goals

Eating

Cooking chicken in bulk: easy meal prep for hitting high protein goals

One cooking session, a week of meals. How to meal prep chicken breast for high-protein lunches and dinners without dying of boredom.

By Robin Olsson 07 Aug 2025
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