One of the most common questions on this page is: How can I improve my time? No matter the level of the runner, almost everyone wants to improve their times, whether it's 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon. For a beginner, just running will bring about improvements....
For someone just starting in a running life, the mere act of running will bring about improvements. When I started signing up for the first 10-kilometer competitions, I was getting better and better results without any special training and maintaining consistency in...
After the 42.195 kilometers that a marathon contemplates, the intense effort takes its toll on all runners who dedicate themselves to this mythical race for all runners in the world. Reaching the finish line is a satisfying feeling; the euphoria will dominate you for...
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games have certainly been spectacular. From July 26 until August 11, the French capital is the epicenter of the action. However, exciting competitions have been held in places like Bordeaux, Nice, Lyon, Nantes, Saint Ettienne, Marseille, Lille,...
Many times, age can be seen as an obstacle when it comes to practicing a sport and wanting to run, especially if you have never done it before. This is seen more frequently in people in their forties and older. But should running after 40 be an impediment? Running...
When you formally start training for a race or marathon, you begin equipping yourself with the material to do it as well as possible: the type of clothing, suitable shoes, energy bars… and among all of this, the heart rate monitor or pulsometer. Many people buy one...
Night races are becoming increasingly common among running enthusiasts. Whether on trail or asphalt, these types of competitions are pretty exciting, as they present us with obstacles that we usually do not face, especially if we are the kind of people who go out to...
Suppose you're in your 40s or beyond. In that case, the first thing to know if you're thinking about getting into running or resuming training after a long time is that, when you're in these years, the tendency is to slow down your running speed by three to six...
It is curious, but despite not being included in a list of runner's injuries, neck pain seems to be very frequent when performing this activity, so much so that some publications call people who suffer from it "turtle runners." Pain in the neck, head, shoulders, and...
If we love running, we want to do it every day. However, the reality of our daily tasks sometimes prevents us from doing what we like most. An important deadline at work, a trip, or a weekend party can make our training difficult, not to mention an illness or injury....
Long-distance runners are used to running on asphalt or dirt roads in open and varied environments. However, we must consider whether we can use an athletics track. With a coach to guide you, training on this type of surface can have numerous benefits. When you are a...
One of the classic lessons many street runners have learned from the beginning is that more mileage is always better when it comes to improving aerobic fitness. We cannot deny this because there is scientific evidence to prove it. However, these studies have also...
