Five Things Running: Issue #38
Five Things Running: Issue #38
How's your running going?
On Sunday my favorite race of the year took place, the Adventslauf in Ratzeburg, Northern Germany. 26km around Lake Ratzeburg. I didn’t run, because I listened to my Oura Ring, which basically said: chillax, no running, wait until the post-COVID pulse gets better...
Here’s some video footage from Ratzeburg - at -2C and beautiful snow conditions. They even interviewed my former teacher Wulf Schmidt, who organized the first race in 1990, just a few months after German reunification.
And just a quick reminder - if you love reading about running, go read this book: Runhundred! It’s really good, honestly!
What You Can Learn About Aging From A Elite Marathoner
I find it very reassuring to read about people who are still running strong while over 60. It gives me hope for some more good years…
Stress as sport
We have all been there: “That tension, twisting my favorite sport into an intimidating chore. A wall that I kept ramming into without clear resolution.”
Rethinking Running Economy for Trail and Ultrarunners
“The exploration of running economy in trail and ultrarunning reveals a complex landscape where traditional metrics of performance, such as VO2max and lactate threshold, interact with unique trail conditions and individual runner characteristics. While running economy is a valuable component in the road marathon context, its significance in trail running is nuanced, influenced by factors like terrain variability, race duration, and individual biomechanics. What makes you more economical for road and track running may not translate to the trails. “
I Ran Every Day for 8 Months
I find streak running really interesting. My biggest streak was a week or so. Then I needed a break. Still, I admire people who can do this.
What the “No Days Off” Approach Gets Wrong
“All-or-nothing thinking keeps you stuck in the short-term, when you should be focusing on long-term progress. It’s about consistency, not rigidity—so instead of forcing it, find the happy middle ground between all or nothing.” - exactly.
That’s all for now!
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Now, go running!
— Nico
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