What is runner’s high? Learn how running endorphins work, how the experience varies depending on pace and perceived effort, and why beginners may feel it differently – or not at all. Runner’s high is a real thing, but…
Find out when does running get easier for beginners – what “easier” actually means, when that usually happens, and how to spot progress even when it’s subtle. Running feels surprisingly hard in the first weeks, as the learning…
Why running feels hard at the beginning isn’t always obvious – this post breaks down the physical and mental reasons early running feels so challenging, even for active beginners. Why running feels hard at the beginning Many new…
Progress in the first weeks of running often feels slow and discouraging. This realistic timeline helps understand the learning curve, set expectations, and focus on the changes that happen before pace or distance improve. Starting a new running…
11 running habits that help with building consistency – without big changes, special equipment, and extra time commitment. If you’re struggling to stay consistent with running, it doesn’t mean you lack discipline or willpower. Balancing a full-time job,…
Fear of being judged while running is one of the most common reasons people put off starting – learn mindset shifts and practical strategies to help you run even before confidence catches up. Fear of being judged is…
“How slow is too slow for beginner runners?”: a realistic guide to pacing, effort-based running, consistency, and confidence. As a beginner runner, you’ve probably had this thought at least once: “Am I running too slow?”. If your pace…
The 10-minute rule in running is a simple way to build consistency as a beginner, even when you’re short on time. If staying consistent with your running routine – or trying to start in the first place –…
Short on time after morning runs? These quick, high-protein breakfasts for runners make post-run recovery nutrition easier – even on busy days. Busy mornings can make post-run nutrition feel more complicated than it has to be. You finish…
Learn what and when to eat after running to support recovery and stay consistent long term. Post-run nutrition and recovery are often at the bottom of busy runners’ priority list. They’re usually treated as an afterthought – something…