36 results for author: Pavlína Marek
Winter places higher demands on your body than any other season, especially when running. The combination of cold temperatures and intense physical activity forces your body to work harder to stay warm, keep muscles loose, and keep oxygen flowing. This makes you burn more energy, so you need to prioritize nutrition when ...
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You’ve headed out on a run on a crisp, fall morning. The leaves are crunching underfoot, the sky is clear and blue, and the air is sharp against your skin. At first it’s refreshing and keeps the heat, sweat, and fatigue at bay. But soon after, the sweat starts to come regardless, and it becomes cold against your skin. Your ...
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When most people think about improving their running, they usually assume the best approach is simply to run more. While running consistently is crucial, it’s not the only way to improve your speed, endurance, or overall performance. Focusing solely on running can lead to progress plateaus or overuse injury. This is where ...
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Running can often be a solitary sport, comprised of chasing individual goals and following your own schedule. However, running clubs can quickly transform it into a communal and social experience. For many people, joining a running club offers more than just a group of people to run with; it becomes a source of motivation on ...
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As the air cools and leaves start turning yellow, we find ourselves quickly approaching the Berkeley Half Marathon. Whether you're running the race or not, you're likely looking toward your next milestone. However, I want you to take a moment and reflect on the journey that got you where you are today.
Do you remember ...
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As the summer heat abates and the soles on our running shoes wear out, the calendar continues to tick towards race day. (We’re now less than 3 months from the start of the Berkeley Half Marathon!) The closer you are to a race, the more you focus on hitting your mileage. However, the run itself isn't the only thing you should ...
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Motivation can be an incredibly fickle thing. It comes and goes on a whim; it can let you dive in and work towards your goals or leave you wondering if it’s worth putting the effort in right now. Trying to find the motivation, even for things you want to do, can sometimes be a challenge. If an immediate reward or good feeling ...
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Working out can get expensive quickly. Either you’re paying for a costly gym membership every month or you’re spending hundreds (possibly thousands!) on home workout equipment. Thankfully, there are many ways you can cut down on these expenses. Whether you have a tight budget or are just hesitant to spend that much money, ...
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While many runners are still enjoying cooler weather, many others are starting to (literally) feel the heat. Some will have to deal with warmer weather only temporarily during the summer months. Others deal with hot weather running year-round, living in climates that never quite seem to give in to lower temperatures. Wherever ...
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Think about the last movie or show you watched that had a training montage. What about that video game you played that included an action sequence? Chances are pretty good that the scene was accompanied by a song—and not just any song, but something upbeat, inspiring, with a quick tempo, or at least a moderate one. Did it ...
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