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Команда·Announcements·1 min.
X-Pulse Journal
Articles about running, health, and motivation.
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Running Mexico, Part 1: Community Is the Product
Mexico's running scene is too big for one article. Here's a first look: from the megacity energy of CDMX to the grassroots communities of Querétaro, Morelia, and Mérida — eight clubs, five cities, one recurring idea.
Arena·Routes·8 min.
Sabai, Lhon, Run: Thailand's Running Community
Two running cultures in one country — Bangkok's social-first megacity scene and Chiang Mai's mountain trails — and what they share.
Arena·Routes·17 min.
Zwift Running and URX: How to Race All Year Without a Start Line
Zwift and URX can't replace each other — one is indoor, one is outdoor. But together they solve a problem every serious runner in a cold climate has: what to do with the six months that aren't summer.
Sergio·Gear·8 min.
TrainingPeaks and URX: Where Coaching Ends and Racing Begins
TrainingPeaks is the best coaching infrastructure available. Here's the specific problem with having a perfect PMC and nowhere to deploy the fitness it represents.
Sergio·Gear·8 min.
Suunto and URX: Trail Identity, Road Fitness, and Where Competition Fits
Suunto's audience comes from trail and adventure, where competition works differently. Here's an honest look at where virtual road racing fits for this specific runner — and where it doesn't.
Sergio·Gear·7 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.
Sergio·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.
Sergio·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
Sergio·Psychology·4 min.
Are Virtual Races Worth It? An Honest Answer
A balanced guide to when virtual races deliver real motivation — and when they're just a medal shop. Includes a practical checklist and the psychology behind competitive running formats.
Sergio·Fundamentals·8 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.
Sergio·Fundamentals·3 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.
Sergio·Fundamentals·3 min.
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Tips and recommendations for development
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.
Sergio·Recovery & Injuries·9 min.
Running Mexico, Part 1: Community Is the Product
Mexico's running scene is too big for one article. Here's a first look: from the megacity energy of CDMX to the grassroots communities of Querétaro, Morelia, and Mérida — eight clubs, five cities, one recurring idea.
Arena·Routes·8 min.
Sabai, Lhon, Run: Thailand's Running Community
Two running cultures in one country — Bangkok's social-first megacity scene and Chiang Mai's mountain trails — and what they share.
Arena·Routes·17 min.
Running in Serbia: Two Rivers, One Fortress, and the Clubs That Made Belgrade a Running City
Belgrade's running scene is shaped by its geography — the Sava, the Danube, Ada Ciganlija, Kalemegdan — and by communities that have used the sport to rebuild something after decades of turbulence. A guide to the clubs, routes, and races that define it.
Arena·Routes·17 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.
Sergio·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.
Sergio·Advanced Level·5 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.
Sergio·Training Practice·3 min.
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