“To be a great ultrarunner, you need to have 3 things. First, a high threshold for pain. Second, a short memory. And the third…I forgot.” – Unknown. I could barely move when I woke up. My body ached, and my feet were swollen. I lay in bed, mentally preparing for what I knew would be […]
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“I hate you! I hate you and your stupid ultramarathon race!” I was exhausted. Physically and mentally spent. I had just run 100 kilometers through the night along the Southern Swedish coast. Small single tracks, technical terrain, two steep climbs up the mythical mountain Kullaberg, and harsh weather had tested my limits. And now the
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Waking up with a headache was concerning. I felt it come on the day before but thought it would be gone after a good night’s sleep. And I slept relatively well. Almost seven hours, which was more than I had slept the night before the last race. I distinctly remembered having a beautiful dream (though
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On August 21st, 2021, I toed the line at the Schwerin Lake Trail Ultra. Along with 106 other runners, I set out to run around lake Schwerin. Sixty-one challenging kilometers through forests and stubble fields – the lake (almost) always in sight. Schwerin Lake Trail Ultra – Sustainability And Shakespeare Two points (besides the fantastic
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Dear Running, When we first met in South Africa in 2006, I couldn’t fathom how much you’d impact my life in the years to come. We had a rough start. Our first dates didn’t go well. In fact, I downright hated you. I hated how you gave me a racing heart and a head so
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In previous articles, I explored the powerful positive effects regular exercise can have on mood disorders and how it can protect your brain against dementia. I also described how running was the catalyst for my triumph over social anxiety. Running can help you become a more self-confident, happier, and less stressed-out individual. But running also has
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You want to increase your running distance, start run-commuting, or plan to run your first ultra-marathon? Then running with a backpack will be part of your journey. And if you are new to running with more than just your clothes on and are on the hunt for more information, you have come to the right
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Strength training should be an integral part of life. Not just for us runners but for anyone who wishes to combat the adverse effects of modern-day society. If you want to have the strength and mobility to perform everyday tasks with ease until old age and want to look better naked, you better be strong.
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Ever since I discovered firsthand the powerful effects of running on mental health, I am continually looking for new research to confirm my experience. That running can be a powerful tool for treating mental health disorders. In 2018 Scott Douglass wrote the book “Running Is My Therapy.” It combines research and personal anecdotes to describe
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You are serious about making progress in your training. You know that tracking your workouts is essential. But what exactly do you measure? And – what should you? When it comes to running, most of us note down mileage and pace. If you are ambitious – or just a data geek like me – you
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