The Void After the Finish: What to Do When the Finish Leaves You at Rock Bottom
The race is over, but inside there’s emptiness and you don’t want anything. Almost every runner knows this feeling. Here’s what to do.
Sergey·Psychology·4 min.
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Articles about running, health, and motivation.
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Why You Quit Running After a Couple of Runs – A Sports Psychology View
How do you keep running once you’ve started? Let’s break it down and give practical advice.
Sergey·Psychology·5 min.
Guide to Running Lingo: What Pace, Cadence, Long Run and Other Words That Scare Beginners Actually Mean
Does it sometimes feel like all runners speak their own secret language? We’ll teach you to understand it.
Sergey·Fundamentals·4 min.
Bottle, vest or handheld flask? How to carry water on your run
Heat, trail, long run — you need to drink. Let’s figure out how to carry water: handheld flask, vest, belt or pocket? All the pros, cons and tips in one guide.
Sergey·Gear·4 min.
The Void After the Finish: What to Do When the Finish Leaves You at Rock Bottom
The race is over, but inside there’s emptiness and you don’t want anything. Almost every runner knows this feeling. Here’s what to do.
Sergey·Psychology·4 min.
Why You Quit Running After a Couple of Runs – A Sports Psychology View
How do you keep running once you’ve started? Let’s break it down and give practical advice.
Sergey·Psychology·5 min.
5 reasons why running is the best over-the-counter antidepressant
Why running really helps with anxiety and depression — and what science says about it
Sergey·Psychology·4 min.
Guide to Running Lingo: What Pace, Cadence, Long Run and Other Words That Scare Beginners Actually Mean
Does it sometimes feel like all runners speak their own secret language? We’ll teach you to understand it.
Sergey·Fundamentals·4 min.
Morning runs — a myth for heroes? Here’s how to get up
Morning running isn’t just for heroes – anyone can start running in the morning. Here’s exactly how.
Sergey·Fundamentals·3 min.
The First Kilometer: Why It’s the Hardest — and How to Trick It
How do you run 1 km and feel light? It’s real. Here’s how to get through that first kilometer in running.
Sergey·Fundamentals·4 min.
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Knee pain while running: where it comes from and how to deal with it
A long read about knee pain so that running brings only joy and never pain.
Sergey·Recovery & Injuries·9 min.
Intervals That Work: From VO₂max to Neuromuscular Power
Not all intervals are the same. We break down how to use 30/30s and 4×1000s to improve VO₂max, power and endurance, without overload or junk mileage.
Sergey·Advanced Level·3 min.
Mileage Increase: The Main Killer of Your Joints
A sudden mileage increase is the main risk factor for injury. Here’s why even experienced runners break down – and how to progress without destroying your joints.
Sergey·Advanced Level·6 min.
Threshold training: where your limit lies and how to push it
Threshold training is the key to endurance. Let’s break down what the lactate threshold is, how to find it and train it so you can run more efficiently.
Sergey·Training Practice·4 min.
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