Practical articles from a UESCA certified coach, no filler, no fluff.
Uroš takes on the Arilje Trail 81K, tackling 81 kilometres, almost 3,500m of elevation and two demanding days of ultra running through the mountains of western Serbia.
The story of Shizo Kanakuri is one of the strangest in Olympic history. A Japanese world-record holder traveled for weeks by ship and train to reach the 1912 Stockholm Olympics, only to collapse during one of the hottest marathons ever run. He disappeared without officially withdrawing, returned to Japan, and remained on Sweden's missing-person list for decades. Then, 54 years later, he came back to finish the race.
A complete preview of the Berlin Marathon 2026 elite field, including Tigst Assefa's world-record attempt, Sawe's withdrawal, Geay, Adola, Kitata, Barega and more.
AI can generate training plans, analyze data, and answer almost any running-related question. But knowing running is not the same as knowing the runner. This article explores where AI coaching falls short, why human context matters, and why AI should be used as a tool for learning and decision-making, not as a replacement for a real running coach.
Carbon-plated super shoes are everywhere in fall 2026's marathon majors. Here's what the research actually says about who benefits, and how to decide if a pair is worth it for your race.
Zoran ran his first ultra marathon at Istria100 69k 69km, 2,237m of elevation gain, and 10 hours on the trails. Here's his honest race report, and what a year of coaching built behind it.
Working full time, family, travel. A UESCA certified coach explains how to train for a half marathon around a real life, not an ideal one.
Running 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours straight is one of the most brutal endurance challenges out there. Here's how to actually prepare for it.
Most runners train too hard on easy days and not hard enough on hard days. Here's what training zones actually mean and how to use them.
Most runners skip the warm-up entirely or do a few half-hearted stretches. Here's a quick, effective routine that actually prepares your body to run.
Nutrition before a long run can make or break the experience. Get it right and you feel strong for miles. Get it wrong and you're sprinting for a bathroom.
Life happens. You miss a run. Then another. Then you spiral into guilt and quit entirely. Here's a better way to think about consistency.
Every serious endurance coach talks about Zone 2. But what actually is it, why does it work, and how do you know if you're actually in it? Let's break it down simply.
Most beginners make the same mistake: they go too fast, too soon. Here's the honest guide to building up to 5K in a way that's actually sustainable — and maybe even enjoyable.
Train for the Cooper test in 6 weeks. Norms by age and sex, the VO2max formula, pacing tips and a free plan from a UESCA certified running coach.