Marathon Training
How not to carb load
Carb loading sounds simple. In reality it can be a minefield of panic eating, fibre mistakes, and digestive regret.
Running
Marathon Training
The lies we tell ourselves before long runs
The comforting lies runners tell themselves before long runs, why they actually help, and how they get you out the door anyway.
Marathon Training
Is three runs a week enough for marathon training?
Can you really train for a marathon on just three runs a week? The answer: yes, technically. But you might not like how it feels.
Running
Is running good for weight loss?
If you have ever run three times in a week, stepped on the scale to find you’ve gained 2 kg and asked the universe why you look puffier than a croissant, this one is for you.
Running
What to get a runner for Christmas: a guide to gifts that might be appreciated
Buying Christmas gifts for runners can seem impossible, but here are the few they might not complain about. A festive guide for the insufferably picky athlete.
Marathon Training
Is a 20 week marathon training plan too long?
Twenty weeks sounds safe, but is it just too long? Here’s what really happens in a 20-week marathon plan — physically and mentally.
Marathon Training
How often should you run during marathon training?
How often should you run during marathon training? Find the balance between progress and self-destruction.
Marathon Training
New York City Marathon 2025 Race Review
What was it like to run the New York City Marathon 2025? The experience of an athlete who failed miserably.
Running
Bad race day? Top 10 reasons you might have failed
Discover the top 10 reasons runners fail on race day — and how to fix pacing, fuelling, and recovery before the next one.
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.
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.