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Autumn is Your Sprint Toward the Marathon: How to Prepare at Your Best

Hello, fellow runners! Can you feel it too? The air is crisp, colors are turning, and temperatures are starting to drop. It’s not just autumn arriving — it’s also the perfect opportunity for an ambitious challenge: a marathon! Often associated with spring, autumn or winter races can be incredibly rewarding experiences. In this article, I […]

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Your First Marathon: Beyond Time, Towards the Experience

Hello, runners! Today we’re diving into a topic that excites many of us: the marathon. Specifically, we’ll tackle a crucial question for anyone preparing to run their first 42.195 km: what is a “good” time to aim for? I know you might be wondering, maybe after a frantic Google search: “Okay, but what should my […]

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Living an Ultramarathon: A Journey Beyond Running

There are races that aren’t just competitions — they’re life experiences condensed into a single day. When I first started running, I never imagined I’d be drawn to ultramarathons — those insane distances that seem to push beyond human limits. And yet, the deeper I ventured into the running world, the more I understood there […]

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Running in Depth: Listen to Your Body and Improve Your Stride

Hi, I’m Gian Marco, a passionate runner, and lately I’ve been reflecting on what really happens when we prepare to run. I’m not just talking about training and endurance, but about how our body reacts, adapts, and—most importantly—how we can improve the way we listen to its needs to make every run more effective and […]

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Discipline Is Not a Punishment: How Consistency Transforms Your Running

In the world of running, we often strive for perfection in every single workout. We aim to run faster, cover more kilometers, and maintain flawless physical form. However, it’s our approach to discipline and consistency that truly determines our progress and growth as runners. In this article, we’ll explore how regularity and daily commitment are […]

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Discovering Unbreakable: The Western States 100

“Unbreakable: The Western States 100” is a documentary that follows four of the world’s strongest ultramarathoners in this extraordinary adventure: Hal Koerner, Geoff Roes, Anton Krupicka, and Kilian Jornet. Each with a unique story, but all with the same goal: to win the Western States 100. This article will take you into the heart of […]

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Running with the Mind: The Key to Going Beyond

Dear runner, today I want to share a reflection on an often overlooked but crucial aspect of our sport: mental strength. It’s not just about muscles, endurance, or technique. Running is, above all, an ongoing dialogue with yourself, an internal challenge that teaches you to manage not just your body but also your mind. Motivation: […]

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Running Far: The Power of Going Beyond

Dear runner, today I want to share a reflection on what it truly means to push beyond your limits. It’s not just about kilometers, times, or rankings. It’s an inner journey, an ongoing dialogue between mind and body. Let me tell you a story that might resonate with your experience or perhaps inspire you to […]

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Fitness Revolution: When Training Becomes Joy, Not Sacrifice

Dear runner, have you ever thought that the way you run could tell a story far beyond just athletic performance? Strava’s annual report has just unveiled a revolutionary truth that could forever change how we approach training. The New Fitness Temple: The Run Club Forget evenings at the bar. In 2024, run clubs have become […]

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Running in the Rain: Turn Bad Weather Into Your Best Ally

Have you ever looked at the rain-filled clouds and felt like staying home? Maybe you thought the rain was a valid excuse to skip your workout. But wait a moment: what seems like an obstacle can actually become a unique opportunity to improve—not just physically but also mentally. Running in the rain is a challenge […]