Category: Running
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Summer isn’t far away – Let’s kickstart your summer running journey

As the summer season approaches, it’s the perfect time to take up running and reap the numerous health benefits it offers. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to restart your running routine, these beginner-friendly tips will help you successfully kick off your summer running journey. 1. Set realistic goals Begin by setting achievable goals…
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Race Recap: HMDS Fuerteventura 2022

What is the first thing that comes into your mind when you think of a desert run weather-wise? Well, probably heat, dryness, and lots of sunshine. However, this wasn’t the case for this year’s HMDS Fuerteventura edition… I arrived at the airport in Fuerteventura with some other participants (everyone with their bright and shiny 20l…
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Race Recap: Petra Desert Marathon 2022

I’m always up for new adventures and the Petra Desert Marathon, organized by Albatros Adventure Marathons, is definitely an experience I won’t forget! To describe it in three words: it was HOT, HILLY, and absolutely STUNNING! This trip was so much more than just the race itself, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that showed the…
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How to prepare and pack for races abroad

I have to admit I just love traveling to races and there is no better way to explore a foreign country than by running (part of it). As I’m having some exciting adventure races coming up in the next month (such as the Petra Desert Marathon and HMDS), I thought I would share my travel…
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How to Eat During Long Runs

As the temperatures are getting warmer and the runs getting longer, you might ask yourself how to fuel during those hours of running?! Whether you’re new to distance running or have been running long distances for years, it’s important to understand how to keep your body fueled properly so you can go the distance. How…
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How to master your long runs

Long distance runs are part of almost all training plans for runners – whether you are training for a 5K or a (ultra-) marathon. They play an important role when it comes to improve your stamina and aerobic endurance to become faster and run longer distances. What is considered a long run? It’s a relative…
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How to start running? 8 running tips for beginners

Are you a new runner? Before lacing up your shoes, check out these 8 useful running tips for beginners: 1. Start with Run / Walk intervals Your are ready to start your running training? Awesome, but take it easy first. As a new runner you shouldn’t run the entire distance or time in one go.…