As a sports psychologist, I have an advantage over other runners that I use purposefully during races and pre-race preparation. By understanding the psychology of the runner, I can often beat my opponents with just…
In the summer of 2017, Kilian Jornet won the Hardrock 100, a challenging 100-mile race with more than 10 kilometers of elevation gain, for the fourth time in a row. This news wouldn’t have been…
You’ve probably noticed it, too: influencers have been competing on social media to see who can create the most original (running) challenge. I recently came across a post by a budding middle-aged athlete who set…
Modified article first published on the eurunner.eu blog on 11 April 2019. I missed my scheduled workout yesterday. I got up this morning and didn’t feel like it. Even Garmin indicated that I should rest…
I got stuck about ten meters above the ground and couldn’t go any further. One progress belay below me was a poorly placed wedge about four meters down. I tried to grope with my hands…
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