About Running

Valencia Marathon 2024

PRE-RACE

I’ve not posted an entry on this blog for a long time. I guess it got to a point where I didn’t really feel like sharing my thoughts and running life any more. Partly because the writing inspiration wasn’t there anymore but mostly because I didn’t…

About the quiet work

It has been a while since my last post. The way I manage this publication is very similar to the way I work (paid or unpaid), I don’t stress about periods of downtime and I maximise periods of inspiration.

About race time predictions

How many times have you typed into Google “how do I know my marathon pace?” or “workouts to predict my…

About the meaning of training

I have seen this scenario dozens of times… A runner training for a 10k or a Half marathon in a very non…

About the excitement of the uneventful

I’ve been running marathons for about 11 years now. I’m not even certain about the number of…

About Rest

I got back to my running routine back at the end of 2020. If I remember correctly it was December 27th. 9 weeks ago. For me getting back to running means having to build a base for some weeks before starting to get more specific and precise about the type of training I’m after.

About taking your time

I think it’s obvious at this point I have never really had the desire to impose my thoughts about running on people. I have certain firm views on good practice and I have some decent experience on what doesn't tend to work but I still think the key to improving one’s performance has to…

Why do we slow down?

I know I have already written some pieces about the role of the mind in running but I feel like sharing a few more thoughts on the subject.

I seem to remember talking a lot about how we must be disciplined and strong minded to follow marathon plans, complete the…

About marathon goals

I think it’s about the right time of year to reflect on the last 12 months and start considering objectives for 2021!