Although it may be a question with a straightforward answer, for athletes, it is not so. For them, a marathon is synonymous with a journey in which the athlete challenges himself, discovers, and tests his or her mental and spiritual strength to achieve a goal: to...
The psychology of running in novice runners: motivation, benefits and challenges
Running is one of the most accessible and popular forms of exercise worldwide. For beginners, embarking on the adventure of running involves a physical transformation and a significant change in psychology and mental well-being. Like other hobbies, such as gambling at...
Exclusive interview: Matthias Kyburz
In a historic milestone, Matthias Kyburz, a renowned eight-time world orienteering champion, earned his ticket to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games last April in his first foray into a marathon. Kyburz, a legend in the world of the map and compass, made his debut in the...
35 reasons and benefits of running
For those of us who have been running for years, it is difficult to stop doing it. But for those who don't, it's difficult to break the inertia and start running. As in all activities, it is important to find motivation. At least one reason that drives us to go...