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: […]
Category: Motivation
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Today, I want to share with you a story that goes beyond mere running. It’s the tale of an extraordinary adventure. Let me tell you about Lucy Bartholomew and her 231-kilometer journey along the Larapinta Trail, deep in the Northern Territory of Australia. This challenge is much more than a physical feat; it’s a life […]
Dear passionate runner,today, I want to share some thoughts with you on the deeper meaning of determination in running. I found inspiration in a story that I’m sure will resonate with you too: the story of Sally McRae and her incredible adventure in the Tahoe ultramarathon, an extreme 200-mile challenge that tests not only the […]
A fundamental concept that I discovered and developed along my running journey: awareness in running. Running is not simply putting one foot in front of the other, but doing it in the most intelligent and efficient way possible. After years of experience, I realized that running is not enough – we need to run well, […]
Many of us focus on training schedules, diets, and equipment, but there’s something beyond all that—our ability to push past limits, especially the mental ones. To explain this concept better, I want to draw inspiration from one of the most extraordinary athletes in the ultramarathon world: Courtney Dauwalter. Courtney isn’t just a champion. She embodies […]
This race is a one-of-a-kind event, a true test of endurance, determination, and survival that takes place in the wild and rugged terrain of nature. Follow me in this captivating tale as I take you into the heart of the Barkley Marathons. A Race Unlike Any Other The Barkley Marathons are not just a race […]
On September 1st, 2024, Kilian Jornet completed a feat that seems straight out of a novel: he climbed all 82 of the 4000-meter-plus peaks in the European Alps. And that’s not all. He tackled this entire journey using only his own strength, moving from one summit to the next by bicycle after each climb. Alpine […]