Fellow lovers of dust, mud, and rugged trails, When you leave the security of the pavement behind and embrace the wild beauty of trail running, your preparation changes completely. It is no longer just about training your body—it is about sharpening your ability to anticipate, adapt, and, above all, protect yourself. One of the most […]
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Hello, runners! Today I want to talk about a concept that is becoming increasingly important in understanding and improving running performance: MAS, or Maximum Aerobic Speed. Like many of you, I’ve spent years studying running, experimenting with different training methods, and analyzing how various approaches affect performance. Over time, MAS has emerged as one of […]
Hello fellow runners! I’ve been thinking about how to make our runs more than just physical training sessions—how they can become opportunities for discovery, exploration, and cultural immersion. And I have to say, I’ve found something that genuinely excites me: the HypER 5 circuit. Imagine combining the satisfaction of completing a marathon with the chance […]
Hello everyone, running enthusiasts! Today we’re tackling a topic that has sparked endless discussions and interpretations: the much-loved (or heavily debated) 10% rule. We hear about it everywhere — from online forums to coaches’ advice — but how valid is it really in the context of modern running? Like many of you, I’ve encountered this […]
If you’ve ever felt like your legs suddenly locked up halfway through a run, or experienced unexpected fatigue after an intense workout, you may have suffered the consequences of an electrolyte imbalance. Sodium, often demonized in the context of a healthy diet, actually plays a crucial role for those who run consistently. But how much […]
Runner friend, how many times have you relied on “feeling” to decide how to train? How many of you have simply listened to your body, hoping to make the right choice? Of course, experience and body awareness are essential, but today the world of running is changing radically. It’s no longer just about running — […]
Hello runners! In recent years, the world of sports nutrition has undergone a radical transformation, driven by scientific advances and a growing awareness among runners about how their bodies truly work. By analyzing emerging trends and the most common questions I receive, I’ve gathered some reflections on how running nutrition is evolving — and what […]
I admit I’ve seen it in the eyes of many: that lost stare, the cadence collapsing, the illusion that the finish line is getting farther and farther away. We’re talking about the wall at the 29th kilometer, that critical point in the marathon that separates a good performance from unimaginable suffering. I’ve run enough marathons […]
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I Chose Zone 2 Before I Needed It
For years, I did what everyone does. Go out and push. Always.Every workout had to leave a mark.Every run had to “serve a purpose.” Then I started asking myself a simple question:am I really improving… or just accumulating fatigue? I wasn’t broken.I wasn’t sidelined.I didn’t have injuries to come back from. And that’s exactly why […]
Let’s face it our first instinct when we step out the door for a run is often to push as hard as possible, believing that the faster we run, the quicker we’ll improve. But what if I told you that the most effective approach the one that will actually make you faster and more sustainable […]