Five Things Running: Issue #35

I didn't run last week, again.

I love fall weather. It’s ideal for running. You don’t overheat, you feel the elements and you get to wear lots of great looking functional clothing. You get to wear a jacket with enough pockets for gels and what not. I really like this time of year. And the best thing, really, is to get back inside after a long run in the cold rain to take a hot shower. You feel so alive afterwards.

Instead, I take a few aspirin a day to cope with the post COVID-19 headaches. No fun.

I hope your off-season starts better than mine, but I will turn this into my pre-season hopefully soon.

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10-20-30 Interval Training Is The Secret To Getting Fitter, Faster

Do you do intervals? I’m too lazy, I just run. But I think I’ll throw these into the mix soon.

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It’s Time to Rebrand ‘Off-Season’ for Runners

Is it off-season? Or pre-season? Or do you care at all what this season is called? I love running in fall and winter. It feels great to get inside again after a run in the cold. Also it helps me getting in shape for spring.

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How the New York City Marathon Is Supporting New Moms on Race Day

I get the feeling that something changed in recent years and not just race organizers, but coaches and team managers also are putting much more effort on respecting the needs of women and especially young mothers.

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Is Strava the New Dating App?

From now on, I’ll see all the kudos from a different perspective.

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Out of gels? Heinz Ketchup packets can be your new alternative

Brilliant marketing campaign to win awards at award ceremonies that celebrate the creativity of the ad industry. Would anyone ever try to squeeze a ketchup pack that contains 3g of carbohydrate to get energy during a run? No way. But it’s a nice campaign that executives will love.

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That’s all for now!

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Now, go running!

— Nico

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