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The Barkley Marathons 2024: A Brutal Race

Have you ever heard of the Barkley Marathons? It’s one of the most legendary and ruthless races in the world, and this year’s edition was one of the most historic ever! A Story of Records and Achievements The Barkley Marathons 2024 made history with five finishers, including the first woman to complete the event, Jasmin […]

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Running Beyond Limits: The Incredible Feat of Camille Herron

Have you heard about Camille Herron’s latest feat? It’s truly extraordinary! Can you imagine running for 6 consecutive days? No, I’m not kidding! Imagine the steady pace, the unwavering determination, and the mental resilience required to cover 560.330 miles, or 901.764 kilometers. Yes, you read that right, over 900 kilometers! Setting Every Record Camille Herron […]

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Optimize Your Pre-Race Warm-Up: Essential Tips

The warm-up before a race is often underestimated by amateurs. Professional athletes know exactly how to prepare, but for us occasional runners, it can be a point of confusion. Here are some tips for an effective and comprehensive warm-up that can make a difference. Warm-Up Focus: Muscles, Joints, Engine For a complete warm-up, it’s essential […]

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Strength Training for Runners: The Path to Performance

Strength training often goes unnoticed among runners. Yet, it could be the aspect that truly makes a difference in running performance. It’s important to emphasize that strength training doesn’t replace running but serves as a valuable complement. Balance is key, especially when tackling long distances. Over-bulking at the expense of flexibility and agility isn’t advantageous. […]

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Effective Training: Interval Training to Optimize Time

Running is not just a form of exercise, but an experience that can be made more stimulating and rewarding through various approaches. Among these approaches, there is a method that not only optimizes training time but also offers a wide range of health benefits. I’m talking about Interval Training, also known as HIIT (High-Intensity Interval […]

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Beginners Training

The Mathematics behind the 10K Beginner Runner Chart

Today I want to share with you the mathematics behind a training chart to prepare you for running a 10K as a beginner. Rather than following a pre-made chart, I want to share my experience and method for creating a customized chart, without getting lost in complicated paces, especially if you’re a beginner. Before we […]

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Beginners

Relaxed Running: Running Slowly Without Excessive Fatigue

The cooldown run is a crucial moment to regenerate muscles, facilitate the elimination of toxins accumulated in the previous workout, and personally, I enjoy listening to a few podcasts. This kind of run should be low-impact, perhaps on a soft surface like a park trail, with the heart rate kept at calm levels. However, surprisingly, […]

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Progressive Training: A World of Variety

When delving into the world of training, a term that frequently arises is “progressive.” You might have come across phrases like “slow progressive,” “pure progressive,” or “endurance progressive” in various training schedules. But what exactly does it mean? Definition of Progressive Training Progressive training, as the name suggests, is a program that gradually increases intensity […]

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Developing Lipid Power: Running and Workouts for a Better Runner

Running is more than just physical exercise. It’s a source of discovery and transformation, prompting us to reevaluate what we take for granted, such as the importance of fats during running. Deepening our knowledge can lead to better athletic preparation. Let’s explore how to develop lipid power to enhance performance. Defining Lipid Power Lipid power […]

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Repeats: How to Integrate Them in a Beginner’s Training

When you start running, the main goal isn’t to achieve a specific speed but rather to build running endurance: the first 5K, the first hour of running, the initial 10 kilometers. The next step, if desired, is aiming for a certain performance. This is where this aspect of training comes into play: repeats. From Theory […]