• Running in the Cold and What Your Body Actually Does When You Freeze for Fun

    Running in winter gets romanticized a lot. Snowflakes, cozy gear, breath in the air. All cute until you’re facing a 3°C drizzle with wind cutting through your bones like unpaid rent. But there’s way more happening than just feeling „cold.“ Your body is fighting for heat, juggling blood flow, and changing how it uses energy…

  • Aerobic, Anaerobic & Threshold: Endurance Terms Decoded

    If you’ve ever looked at a training plan and felt completely lost by terms like „aerobic base,“ „lactate threshold,“ or „VO₂max,“ you’re not alone. These words get thrown around like everyone just naturally knows what they mean. Spoiler: most people don’t. But behind all that jargon are pretty straightforward concepts about how your body makes…

  • How Running Became Both Therapy and Pressure

    There’s a moment, usually around kilometer three, when my mind stops lying to me. Some days this feels like relief—my breathing settles, my legs find their groove, and the city opens up around me like it’s been waiting. Other times, it hits like a slap. My lungs are screaming, my legs feel like someone filled…

  • The World Marathon Majors: Your Guide to Running’s Ultimate Challenge

    For years, serious marathoners talked about the „Big Six“ – those legendary races that every distance runner dreamed of conquering. In 2024, Sydney joined the party, making it officially seven World Marathon Majors. Complete them all and you earn the coveted Seven Star Finisher Medal, plus bragging rights that last a lifetime. Each race has…

  • Pre-Race Nerves: The Science Behind Race Day Anxiety and How to Use It

    Race morning arrives with its familiar cocktail of sensations. Your stomach churns despite eating the same breakfast you’ve consumed dozens of times before. Heart pounds harder than during your easy training runs. Hands tremble slightly as you pin your race bib. Another unnecessary trip to the bathroom. None of this is random—your nervous system is…