Science9 min read
Running as Ministry: What Science Says About Purpose and Service in the Run
October 27, 2026
Some runners train for a number, and some train for something bigger than themselves. Science suggests that difference isn't just spiritual — it's physiological too.
Training9 min read
Beginner's Guide — Part 5: Your First Two Races
October 23, 2026
The jump from 5K to 10K isn't just running twice as far — it changes how you train, how you think about pace, and how you manage the race in your head. Here's what you need to know, whether you've raced a 5K before or not.
Training9 min read
Half Marathon in 16 Weeks: The Base You Need Before Starting the Specific Plan
October 21, 2026
Sixteen weeks isn't magic — it's the minimum time needed to build specific endurance on top of a base that should already exist. Here's what you need in place before you start, and what's reasonable to expect at the end.
Performance9 min read
Failure Is Information: What a Bad Race Is Trying to Tell You
October 20, 2026
A race that goes wrong isn't a verdict on your worth as a runner — it's a data set. Learning to read it, instead of just feeling it, is what separates athletes who improve from those who stall.
Performance9 min read
Your PR Is Not Your Ceiling: What a "True PR" Really Is
October 16, 2026
A coach once told me that after a 3:45 marathon there wasn't much more to drop. Today my PR is 3:29, and my current fitness points to a 3:11. Here's what I learned about the difference between a PR and a true PR.
Science9 min read
Marathon Recovery: The First 10 Days
October 14, 2026
What you do (or don't do) in the ten days after crossing the finish line determines whether your next training cycle starts on solid ground or starts uphill. Here's what's actually happening inside your body and how to handle it.
Nutrition9 min read
Why Cramps Happen: What the Science Says (and Doesn't Say) About Sodium
October 13, 2026
You've heard for years that cramps come from low sodium or dehydration, but the evidence points elsewhere: neuromuscular fatigue. Here's what that means for your training and race strategy.
Nutrition9 min read
The Final 72 Hours: What You Eat and Do Before Your Marathon
October 7, 2026
The last 72 hours before a marathon aren't for trying new things — they're for executing a script you already know. Here are the exact numbers: carbs, sodium, coffee, and Sunday's breakfast, minute by minute.
Science8 min read
The Science of Race Week: What Really Happens to Your Body Before the Big Day
October 6, 2026
In the final seven days before a race, your body does more invisible work than in any hard training week. Understanding supercompensation, glycogen, and phantom aches can save you a lot of unnecessary anxiety.
