And crush multiple PRs — A 5k or 3.1 miles is usually the first true milestone for beginner runners, and it's also a great distance to test the current fitness of more advanced athletes. While it may seem fairly easy to get to the 5k finish line, it's a lot more challenging to do it…

And never get bored of it — I wouldn't believe anyone who'd say that long-distance running is the most exciting sport ever. Watching a 2-hour marathon race without a break itself is impossible. But running day after day after day — quite tiring. It's tough both mentally and physically. And the reason why so many people in…

Or trade it for any other sport — Over the years, running has caused me a good share of pain, injuries, and disappointments — to the point where I would ask myself why I was still doing this to my mind and body. But running has also been the cause of some of my greatest joys in life…

Running on empty also has its place and time — I’ve never been a fan of early morning runs. Mainly because it usually meant skipping breakfast, my favorite meal of the day, and forcing my stiff body to do things it was not ready to handle. There’ve been times, however, when I had no other option but to run in…

And the feeling of complete ease — Once upon a time, I believed there was no easier sport in the world than running. You just lace up your shoes, head out the door, and run in whatever way it feels good. Because we are all born to do it. But running, just like any other sport, has…

Experienced runners can benefit from it too — If there's one thing that both beginner and seasoned runners have in common, it's a lot of pride. It's the feeling that comes from crushing new goals, logging even longer distances than your fellows, and belonging to this special group called runners. Yes, runners... Some people think you can only…

And let me discover my inner Murakami — One of the first running books I ever read was What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami. At that point in my life, I had just started my running journey, and I was only about to ignite my true passion for writing, so I didn't…

And absolutely smash it. — Whether you're coming back from an injury or resuming training after a break due to work, family, or other important matters, the first post-break race can seem quite intimidating. But it doesn't have to if you train smart and keep three key principles in mind. Back in April, I signed…

How to travel more for less and see as much of the world as possible. What's the first thing you do when you have annual holidays coming up? Usually, the choice of vacation dates is quite limited, so the only thing we can influence is where and what. We try…