• 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…

  • From Gels to Gummy Bears: How to Nail Your Race Fuel

    You know what’s worse than blowing your pacing plan? Blowing your fueling. Your body only has so much glycogen in the tank, and once it’s gone, you’re done — shuffling, cramping, praying for the finish line. That’s why carbs mid-race matter. But here’s the thing: you don’t figure this stuff out on race day. You…

  • How to Properly Fuel for a Race

    Race day is not the time to “see what happens” with food. Your body runs on stored carbs (glycogen), some fat, and fluids. Get it wrong and you’ll be shuffling, cramping, or stuck in those blue potty-pods. Get it right and you’ll feel steady, strong, and ready to race. 3–4 Days Before — Load the…

  • How to Prep Your Body for Race Day

    Race week isn’t the time to up your training like you’re studying for a final. The goal is simple: show up on the start line with your body in peak condition — recovered, primed, and not carrying an ounce of extra fatigue. Here’s how to get there and why it actually works: Cut Volume, Keep…