In running, the athletes who succeed over time aren’t the ones chasing the latest trends or switching to the flavour of the week coach. They’re the ones who commit to their training, to their coach, and to the process. There’s no magic formula in this sport. A good coach has experience, coaching certification and hands-on …
When most runners think about improving their performance, the focus naturally falls on running more kilometres, adding speed work, or extending long runs. Yet one of the most effective tools for becoming a better runner doesn’t involve lacing up your shoes at all. Strength training, often overlooked by endurance athletes, is the missing link that …
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Planning is Power, Timing Is Everything Preparing for the Comrades Marathon is not simply about accumulating kilometres. It is about when you run long, when you race, and how those efforts are sequenced across the months leading into race day. With Comrades Marathon Up Run 2026, taking place on 14 June, the structure and timing …
When it comes to distance running, the journey to excellence takes years — not weeks, and certainly not one training block. Developing world-class endurance for the 5 000m and 10 000m is a long-term process backed by extensive research and decades of coaching experience. In fact, it typically requires eight to twelve years of consistent, …
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In the age of Instagram reels, Strava kudos, and TikTok highlights, the concept of being a sponsored athlete has taken on a whole new meaning. Once reserved for world-class performers who stood on podiums, sponsorships and endorsements now spill into the realm of everyday runners, cyclists, and fitness enthusiasts who command large social media followings. …
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For distance runners around the globe, there are few dreams bigger than standing on the start line of the world’s most iconic marathons. To celebrate 20 years of elite global road racing, the Abbott World Marathon Majors has launched an extraordinary competition called The World Tour — a challenge that offers one runner the chance …
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How to start a marathon and get the best results may surprise you. Normally, the starting line of a marathon is electric. The atmosphere buzzes with energy, nervous excitement, and the collective anticipation of thousands of runners waiting for the gun to go off. For many, it’s the most dangerous moment of the entire race—not …
Heart rate monitors have become indispensable tools for runners and fitness enthusiasts. Most smartwatches and fitness bands use wrist-based optical sensors, known as photoplethysmography (PPG). In one study, an evaluation was conducted on how accurate these wrist-worn devices are—both at rest and during exercise—for people in normal heart rhythm (sinus rhythm) and those with atrial …
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Running may look as simple as lacing up your shoes and heading out the door, but the most successful and resilient runners know that what happens before and after the run is just as important as the miles themselves. The warm-up and cool-down is more than routine rituals—they are critical components of performance, injury prevention, …
For many runners, the treadmill is a necessary training partner. Whether it’s due to poor weather, time constraints, safety concerns, or the simple convenience of training at home or in the gym, treadmills offer a reliable way to keep mileage ticking over. But like any tool, they have limitations. Used correctly, they can form part …
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