Five Things Walking: Issue #109
Run more. But read this first!
Heya and welcome back to Five Things Walking!
Well, at least I tried and ran 170 meters on Sunday before I figured I just don’t feel well enough. This cold really is annoying and now allergy season is kicking in as well, which is really annoying. Good thing I didn’t sign up for a spring marathon. I cannot wait to get back into running, I gained probably 500 pounds or so as I usually eat more when I am frustrated. I even went to the Baltic Sea coast today to get some fresh air in, hoping that the salty air would help me getting my nose free again, but instead of wind, I got rain. But my kids and the dog had a good time at the beach in the cold and the rain…
Anyhow, for this edition of Five Things Running I compiled five interesting stories about running and I am sure you’ll enjoy them. I am really stoked about RUNHER Magazine, and so should you!
Here’s this week’s Five Things Running!
Introducing: RUNHER Magazine
“Female runners deserve a publication that puts their stories front and center—a place to celebrate their achievements, honor the history-makers, and continue to shrink the coverage gap between men's and women's sports.
RUNHER is that magazine.” - just go to Kickstarter right now to support RUNHER!
Long Runs Are Key to Endurance Gains, But Here’s Why You Need More Weekly Mileage
“In fact, research suggests that running more often (at least three days per week) is less likely to lead to injuries compared to running just one day a week, if you steadily increase the distance you cover on that single day. This is particularly true for female runners, who are at a higher risk of bone injuries, such as stress fractures. The study authors note this is likely because those other running days help to build an adequate training base that supports an increase in mileage.” - I’ll follow these steps once I feel fit enough to run again. sigh.
Running nutrition: Fuel your training and unlock your potential with top tips from a sports nutritionist
“We all know that messing up our nutrition on race day, especially over the marathon distance, can have disastrous consequences. Whether it’s a pre-race breakfast that leaves you diving for the porta potties just a few miles in. Or hitting the wall because you haven’t taken on enough fuel to get you all the way to the finish line.”
Strava strives to settle subscriber strife with suite of new updates
“Strava has announced a quartet of updates to its activity sharing platform, with features to help its users plan and share adventures more easily. The updates include the utilization of FATMAP's advanced mapping technology, new ways for users to search for their saved routes, a redesigned activity details page and Strava Stickers for use on social media.
Strava says the changes are designed to bring "personalisation, visualisation, and connectivity" to its global community. The platform is the world's most popular app for sharing fitness activities, with around 150 million registered users.” - and for all its size and its importance for the outdoor industry, Strava continues to underwhelm me with their updates.
Can you handle this record-breaking ultrarunner’s brutal workout?
“Roche isn’t relying on mileage alone to prepare for WSER. After breaking the Leadville 100 course record in a jaw-dropping performance that earned Trail Performance of the Year, he’s taking a new approach: train like a 5K runner. As a longtime coach known for blending science with joy-driven training, Roche is applying the same principles to his own running—emphasizing quality, speed and recovery over sheer volume.” - I’ve been listening to the SWAP Podcast for quite a while now and I am really fascinated by David’s approach. And no, it’s not something I’d try :)
I’m grateful for the partners of Five Things Running: Acid Running, New Balance and COROS!
If you missed last week’s edition, you can read it here:
Now, go running!
— Nico
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