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The Ultra Grail: Redefining My Trail Running Comeback.
Every now and then, I get caught in this mind loop, my trail running comeback goals. This atavistic need to strive for something is so strong within me that as soon as I piece together the shack of my life…
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From Recovery to Readiness: 6 Weeks of Running Volume Progression After Injury
This one’s a bit longer, because I feel like a few key elements have finally surfaced – elements that are going to become a part of the System. And instead of listing them off in theory, I’d rather walk you…
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Training in the Rain, Thinking About …
What most people do? It’s recreation. And to be honest, that’s what I call my training these days too — a return to consistent movement, to a state where the training volume is finally big enough to even consider pushing…
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The Longest Day [day#32]
Today my wife walked over 42 km, partly in the mountains — her longest stretch in one go. Someone asked me, “How do you even run marathons?” And honestly, watching her do this makes me prouder than any of my…
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Treadmill Fartlek [day#31]
I honestly can’t remember the last time I ran on a treadmill. Must’ve been at least six months ago. But today there was no other option—and after taking a rest day yesterday and skipping the gym, I really wanted to…
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How to Use a Body Composition Scale Correctly for Optimal Results
Body composition scales, like the Garmin Index S2, are increasingly popular tools for tracking fitness progress. However, to ensure accurate and consistent results, it’s crucial to understand how these devices work and adopt a reliable protocol for daily use. In…
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When Mornings Lose Their Green [day#32]
Today I wanted to slow down a bit. Yesterday wasn’t heavy in terms of workload, but by evening I was completely wiped. Maybe I’m just fooling myself—thinking things aren’t draining me—when in fact, the stuff I used to power through…
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Badger [day#27]
This morning felt rough. It’s probably time to start incorporating some regular recovery work — there’s a lot in the toolbox. For now, I’ve started using my Compressport calf sleeves again after experiencing two light cramps in my left calf.…
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Running the Deload to Completion [day#26]
I didn’t sleep well last night, and all day I’ve felt kind of “off”—like I’m out of sync. And the truth is, I am. Routines and repetition give me structure and focus, and these two weeks of “solo dad” life…
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Camino Costal [day#25]
Today, my wife began her journey along the Camino Coastal route, starting from Porto in Portugal. Over the next 11 days, she plans to walk more than 270 km — all on foot, with overnight stays in pilgrim hostels. After…
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Rain [day#24]
Woke up a bit later today, but still got the planned run done. I’m keeping things light this week – it’s a feel-out phase. I ran 6 kilometers with the dog. It was pouring hard this morning, but here’s the…
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One Simple Warm-Up Trick That Solves Everything [day#23]
After yesterday’s heavier day – and trust me, a lot went down (more on that soon) – I woke up feeling like a sack of bricks. That sluggish, foggy kind of morning where your body feels like it’s filled with…
