Five Things Running: Issue #1

Reading about running is almost as good as running itself!

I have been writing Five Things for a quite a while now and as I’m a runner, I also read a lot of stuff about running. So I thought I could just share five interesting articles every week about running. Every week will be different and I’m sure the articles will cover a wide range of topics, including shoes, apparel and gear reviews, nutrition, training plans, running science and of course articles about why we run, how running makes us better people, how people are achieving amazing things and what not…

Five Things Running will come into your inbox every Monday, but it is a different newsletter than Five Things, so you can easily opt out of Running and still keep Five Things. Obviously, my idea would be that you like Five Things Runnings as well. :)

Why Monday? Because I think we all need a little motivation to go out and run on a Monday. Also, Monday is my rest day, as I do my long run on Sunday, and so Five Things Running fills a gap.

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How to Achieve Your Running Goals? Become an Aerobic Monster.

Running slow and long. It sounds easy, but I really find it challenging to run slow as I usually cannot stay in Zone 1. (Trailrunner Magazine)

How the “Norwegian Method” Is Changing Endurance Training

Anyone who has ever been to Norway automagically gets the idea that the Norwegian method sounds like a smart thing, as Norwegians typically do the right stuff. (Outside)

Why Ultra Running Is Appealing To Me

I always liked running longer distances and obviously now I think about running more than the marathon distance, but I need to get my body into that direction as well. This article shows the allure of the looong distances. (Medium)

The Definition of Endurance Insanity

I always find it mindblowing how much other runners can train. And yet, if I don’t run, I get moody and regret not going out for a run. But the determination is something I really admire. (Ultra Signup)

Nontraditional Runners Are Finding Their Stride Online

The internet can be such a great tool for us, if used for positive things. The way runners can bond together and find the right people, is just amazing and shows the power of both the internet and the sport of running. (New York Times)

That’s all for now! I hope you liked this edition of Five Things Running! If you have article suggestions, please send them to me: nico@lumma.de

Oh, and btw, you can follow me on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/nicolumma