Motivation to run is a lot about your WHY and reasons to do it – get started, setting goals, and use strategies to stay on track in the decision to run. Some people say they run for their lives or they fear lifestyle diseases, obesity, and old age! So, they start running and when the results show up over time, motivation increases. The joy of being in shape, competing, looking better and raising serotonin levels which gives you a greater feeling of happiness.
Endurance training is a powerful way to boost your energy and improve your cardiovascular health. Whether you’re just starting out or training for your first marathon, running reshapes your body from the inside out. This post will guide you through how endurance training improves your heart, lungs, and overall health in simple terms. Understanding these … Read more
For some long-distance runners, music is both motivation and distraction. Music For Running Experiences has supported many runners during their marathon training and runners in general, have discovered, how to use wonderful music for Running Experiences and how supportive it is to run with music particularly when synchronizing with the steps. Music To Running New … Read more
Running changes more than your body—it changes your brain. With every step, your system releases neurotransmitters that affect your mood, focus, sleep, and motivation. That calm confidence after a long run? It’s chemical. But when those chemicals drop too low—through overtraining or stress—your energy and joy can vanish. In this post, we’ll explore how running … Read more
There are two ways to manage running intensity. The Borg scale or the HRM. How to use training zones in marathon training is about Heart rate monitoring (HRM) – the fundamentals. There are a few fundamental concepts in training with HRM. A heart rate training zone is a range that defines the upper and lower … Read more
When I first started marathon training, I didn’t own a sports watch. I didn’t track pace, heart rate, or elevation gain. What I had was breath, sweat, and feel. And that was enough. This post explores a deeply intuitive way to train: using the Borg Scale for Marathon Training Intensity. Whether you’re a beginner or … Read more
Training for a marathon isn’t just about finishing 26.2 miles—it’s about following a marathon training plan that keeps you motivated, injury-free, and confident from day one to race day. Whether you’re creating your first plan or refining your tenth, it’s normal to hit moments of doubt or burnout along the way. I’ve been there too. … Read more