Runners (especially the beginners) have a genuine curiosity about knowing how long an average runner takes to finish a particular distance. It is quite natural for all of us to set some goal at the beginning of a journey, and the most obvious target to aim for is to get better than average. This inspired me to undertake a bit of secondary research and document the average finish times for a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon.
As a runner, if you could pick just one pair of running shoes for all types of runs—easy runs, speed workouts, and races—look no further than the Saucony Endorphin Speed 3. My review of Saucony Endorphin Speed 3.
Runners mostly focus on data, metrics, and statistics - the likes of mileage, pace, heart rate, heart rate zones, thresholds etc. However, the machine that powers our runs is biological—our hearts, lungs, brains, muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments. It doesn’t rely on data but rather on something more organic: the concept of effort of the run. In this article, I write about the importance of understanding the 'feel' of the run, how to master it, and the benefits emerging from that.
Running smartwatches have become an essential part of a runner's life. These watches are not cheap, making it an important decision for runners across all proficiency levels—from beginners to pros—about which watch to buy. Here is a simple guide to help you choose the right sports watch for you.
All the major running shoe brands have numerous series of running shoes, and truth be told, they do a shoddy job of telling the runner, which shoes are for what purpose. As runners, we continue to scratch our heads and spend endless hours researching the right shoe model for our needs. Here is my attempt to classify various running shoe models from the top six brands – Nike, Adidas, Puma, Saucony, Brooks, and Asics, into daily trainers, speed workout shoes, and racers.
Roger Bannister made history as the first human to break the 4-minute mile barrier, achieving a remarkable time of 3:59.4 that stunned the world and shattered the belief in what was once considered impossible. On May 6, 2024, the world celebrated the 70th anniversary of this extraordinary feat. Here is my reflection on this historic run, accompanied by a captivating video featuring Bannister's own voiceover.
Running shoes are becoming more technical with every passing year, all thanks to amazing advancements in technology, and training science. Brands, on the other hand, are coming up with plethora of running shoes - more frequently than ever, making is extremely confusing for the runners to pick the right shoes. In this article, I attempt to decode various types of shoes based in running use cases.
Sleep is a hidden superpower that can amplify our health and fitness. By focusing on four key pillars—quantity, quality, regularity, and timing—we can unlock its full potential. Aligning our sleep habits with these principles boosts energy, resilience, and well-being, transforming our approach to fitness and recovery.
A comparison of Coros Pace 3 with its predecessor Coros Pace 2 along with a feature review of Pace 3. Read on to check if Pace 3 is a worthy upgrade over Pace 2.
Inspired by several true incidents, this is a short story about a runner aiming to achieve his full marathon PR.
On The Run with Aashu 