How To Run Without Getting Tired (+6 Sessions To Try)
Long distance running is not a piece of cake. And definitely not for everyone – it can break people both physically and mentally. In fact, finishing a marathon requires the...
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Ankle Hurts After Running? Here Are 3 Proven Things You Can Do
Have you ever finished what felt like a good and strong session, only to discover over the next few days that your ankle hurts after running… Not a sharp stab,...
Legs Sore After Running? Try These 14 Proven Remedies To Relieve It
Muscle pain is not exclusive to athletes. Everyone has, probably, experienced it at least once in their lifetime. Legs sore after running. Back pain after a hiking trip to the...
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7-Day Carb Loading Diet For Peak Performance In Endurance Race
Endurance race is a serious test of body’s resilience and its ability to tap into reserves. It challenges physical capabilities as much as it does mental – resisting pain, fighting…
How To Measure Post Workout Recovery And Avoid Accumulated Fatigue
There are two types of athletes. First there are those who seem to have figured it out. They put in the hard work and get results. And then there are…
Full Body Dynamic Pre-Run Warm Up To Improve Performance
Every athlete knows that a good pre run warm up can significantly improve performance during a training session or a race. And I might have tested it myself this time….
How To Calculate Heart Rate Zones For More Effective Training?
One of the best ways to make training process more effective is to listen to your heart. Structuring sessions around a specific target heart rate zone (or a mix of…
9 Easy Ways How Athletes Can Avoid Gaining Weight During Holidays
Holidays are a magical time. Be it Christmas, Easter or even Midsummer – it’s the time for families and friends to get together and enjoy each other’s company. As these…
Athlete Mental Health: 20 Ways To Overcome Burnout In Sports
Mental stress is part of everyday life. It affects mood, energy levels, happiness and has an overall negative impact on our health. Athletes who are able to effectively reduce emotional…
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If getting better at any sport was only about training more or harder there would be more happy, strong and fast athletes. Just like like success & fulfillment are not about zoning in on one thing, fitness also requires a balanced approach
Ankle Hurts After Running? Here Are 3 Proven Things You Can Do
Have you ever finished what felt like a good and strong session, only to discover over the next few days that your ankle hurts after running… Not a sharp stab,...
Legs Sore After Running? Try These 14 Proven Remedies To Relieve It
Muscle pain is not exclusive to athletes. Everyone has, probably, experienced it at least once in their lifetime. Legs sore after running. Back pain after a hiking trip to the...
Feeling Tired After Exercise? Try These Proven Training & Lifestyle Tips
As triathletes we put ourselves through a lot of training stress on a daily basis. Juggling three different sports often means that a day off is ‘just’ an easy swim...
How Not To Die Summary: 5 Practical Takeaways For Athletes
You know that feeling when you learn something and have an ‘aha’ moment? When things you experienced or witnessed in the past start to click into places? That’s called a breakthrough and feels like...
How To Run Without Getting Tired (+6 Sessions To Try)
Long distance running is not a piece of cake. And definitely not for everyone – it can break people both physically and mentally. In fact, finishing a marathon requires the...
3 Ways To Calculate Max Heart Rate And How To Use It
For athletes who rely on heart rate to pace their training efforts knowing maximum capacity is crucial. It will allow to set up training zones correctly, which will bring structure...
What Is The Normal Heart Rate Of Athletes At Rest?
Training recovery is a very vague concept. More often than not how we feel does not fully reflect what is actually happening in the body. That’s when knowing what’s your...
Heart Rate Training Zones – Complete Guide To Endurance Gains
I used to be really bad at listening to my body. In fact, I’d even ignore it trying to push through the pain. The concept of heart rate training zones...
Period Training – How To Optimize Training Around Menstrual Cycle
Period training – and training around menstrual cycle in particular – is a quite sensitive topic. But despite its importance, in my coaching experience I found that not every female...
MTB Training Tips – How To Get Strong In Mountain Bike Racing?
Over the years I’ve coached hundreds of athletes across various sports – running (both road and trail), triathlons, road cycling, kayaking and even superbike racing. But lately I realized that...
Mindset & Lifestyle
The secret to achieving exceptional results is to listen to yourself first. In sports it's listening to your body, in everyday life it’s listening to your ideas and staying true to your vision
5AM Morning Routine – Best Habits For A Productive Mornings
I used to be one of those people who stays up until midnight only to find himself aimlessly surfing the internet. The next day I’d wake up late and rush...
Early Morning Training – Athlete’s Secret Time Management Weapon
I wasn’t a morning person until one completely packed day that changed my thinking. It was a stressful day, but there was virtually no time to take a rest or...
Athlete Mental Health: 20 Ways To Overcome Burnout In Sports
Mental stress is part of everyday life. It affects mood, energy levels, happiness and has an overall negative impact on our health. Athletes who are able to effectively reduce emotional...
Pre-Race Anxiety? 12 Ways How To Calm Nerves Before A Competition
If you are a competitive athlete, chances are you’ve suffered from pre-race anxiety at least once in your career. It comes up in the form of restlessness and being extra...
No Motivation To Train After A Big Race? Try This Proven Strategy
Finishing a race you’ve trained long and hard for feels exhilarating. Endorphins from crossing the finish line are running high. Mental and physical pressure that has been building up for...
How To Fit Exercise Into A Busy Schedule
If you ever struggled with the problem of how to fit exercise into a busy schedule, you’re not alone. We live in a very fast paced world and time is...
5 Inspiring Female Athletes And Their Powerful Life Stories
If you were asked who are the most inspiring female athletes and role models out there, what would you answer? What names or characters come to mind? Personally, I am...
Setting Goals In Sports: Ultimate Guide To Full Athletic Potential
Setting goals in sports is the first step towards any athletic achievement. Yet, many seem to forget about it. Have you ever been so excited for something in life that...
How To Develop Unshakeable Confidence Through Emotional Resilience
Have you ever wondered what would it feel like to live without fear? Without doubting yourself? To have unshakeable confidence, feel unstoppable and able to conquer most aspiring dreams? There...
Peak Performance Mindset – 21 Secrets How To Achieve More In Life
Of all the factors that produce peak performance mindset is by far the most important one. We can have all the talent in the world, necessary skills to do a...
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Things Not To Do In Your First Triathlon – My Kraichgau 5150 Story
I was always intrigued by triathlon and wanted to try it out. The whole idea and challenge behind it seemed almost like an adventure and not sport to me. So,…
Hiking Mount Rinjani – On Top Of Indonesia’s Second Highest Volcano
They say a sense of adventure is all you really need for an experience worthy of a good story. I sure had plenty of that while hiking mount Rinjani –…
BMW Berlin Marathon Review – How Did I Run My Best Race (So Far)
So, in my two earlier attempts at the marathon distance something didn’t click for me. I finished both races feeling I could have done better and that really haunted me….
15 Outdoor & Active Things To Do In Bavaria For Thrill-Seeking People
My nature doesn’t let me sit still. I don’t seem to function that way and it has been so since I can remember. Even in my teens when I was…
Hiking In Bavarian Alps – 10 Most Spectacular & Interesting Trails
I spent all my life by the water and always thought I am a ‘sea’ person. But after moving to Munich I discovered a passion for mountains – regardless of…
12 Ideas How To Stay Fit While Traveling And Enjoy The Process
How to stay fit while traveling rarely scores high on our priority list. It’s usually somewhere between remembering to send a postcard to your grandmother telling her how you went…
Hiking To Victoria Peak For The Best Sunset In Hong Kong
Hiking to Victoria Peak was a spontaneous and very rewarding mini-adventure we took with Kristine when visiting Hong Kong. We didn’t intentionally plan on doing so, but decided on the...
How To Run A 3-Hour Marathon On 30 Minutes Of Training/Day
The internet is full of questions and forum discussions on sub-3 hour marathon training plans. How many miles per week to run a sub-3 hour marathon? What’s the minimum weekly...
Skiing In The Alps – Top 10 Resorts For Last-Minute Getaway
Skiing in the Alps is one of the most popular ways to enjoy European winter. Which is why accommodation in many top skiing resorts are often unavailable on short notice.
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