Category: Running

Every runner has heard of “junk volume”, those filler runs logged simply to make a training log look impressive. When preparing for a personal record or a target race, the temptation to blindly accumulate total weekly distance is hard to resist. The running community often glorifies massive training volume, but if your primary goal is…

In modern running culture, consistency is frequently elevated to the status of an absolute dogma. Runners are constantly bombarded with slogans emphasising year-round grinds, unbroken weekly mileage streaks, and the perpetual pursuit of incremental aerobic gains. However, sports science paints a completely different picture. Linear progression in biological systems is an illusion. True athletic development…

Whether you are a beginner terrified of losing your hard-earned momentum or a high-volume veteran terrified of losing your fitness, taking time off can feel completely counterintuitive. The desire to chase a new Personal Best (PB), add another kilometer to your weekly volume, or shave seconds off your intervals is addictive. The “no days off”…

We all know the feeling. You cross the finish line, ride that massive wave of endorphins, and before the post-race banana is even peeled, you are scrolling on your phone looking for the next race to sign up for. In the running community, there is a pervasive and dangerous myth that “more is always better”,…

As a runner, it is incredibly easy to obsess over weekly mileage, lactate thresholds, and the latest carbon-plated shoes. However, if you are looking for the most scientifically proven way to boost your endurance and bulletproof your body against injuries, the answer doesn’t lie in your training log, it lies in your bed. Recent sports…

How They Happen, How to Handle Them, and How to Come Back Stronger Running injuries are frustrating, disruptive, and unfortunately, common. Scientific literature consistently shows that 40–50% of runners experience a running-related injury each year, most commonly affecting the knee, lower leg, ankle, or foot. Importantly, running injuries are rarely sudden events. They develop gradually,…

What They Are, Why They Matter, and How to Do Them Right Many runners hear about tempo runs, intervals, and fartleks, but the differences are not always clear. Each type of workout stresses your body differently, gives different benefits, and also has pitfalls if done poorly. Below I break down: What they are / How…

When runners think about training, it’s natural to focus on speed work, hill repeats, or tempo runs. But scientific research consistently shows that very easy running – often called Zone 0 or Zone 1 – plays a foundational role in endurance, recovery, and long-term progression. Skipping or under-valuing these runs can limit gains, increase risk…

So, you’ve laced up your first pair of running shoes, mapped out your route, and maybe even signed up for your first 5K. Welcome to the world of running! It’s an exciting journey but before you hit the road, there’s one essential foundation to lay: proper running technique. While enthusiasm and consistency are key, how…

If you’re a runner dealing with chronic low back pain (LBP), you might have heard that running could be risky or even harmful. Past experiences or lingering discomfort might have made you hesitant to get back out there. However, emerging research is challenging these long-held assumptions and showing that, with the right approach, running can…