Training Adam McKenna August 7th, 2025 Featured article: 7 Ways to Use ChatGPT as Your Running Coach (Without Losing Your Common Sense)
Training The Hidden Power of Habit Stacking for Runners Habit stacking is a powerful tool in the world of habit formation. But we can also leverage this tool to become better runners. Adam McKenna July 31st, 2025
Racing How to Use Ego as a Performance Tool Learn how to harness ego and the audience effect to boost race-day performance—while protecting yourself from the downsides of public pressure. Adam McKenna July 17th, 2025
Training How Slowing Down Made Me a Faster Runner Running slow is possibly the most effective way to run faster. On paper, it sounds like the worst idea ever. Let me convince you otherwise. Adam McKenna July 4th, 2025
Racing How I Ran a Sub-3 Hour Marathon: the Half:3x5 Pacing Strategy A pacing strategy is the key to a sub-3 hour marathon. In every marathon under 3 hours that I've ran, I've used this strong pacing strategy. Adam McKenna June 25th, 2025
Training Saturday > Sunday Long Run Why switching your long run to Saturday might be the best running hack you haven’t tried yet — more freedom, better recovery, and maybe even a cheeky Parkrun. Adam McKenna June 5th, 2025
Nutrition Why I’m Cutting Body Fat Before Marathon Training (And NOT During) I’m cutting body fat before marathon training kicks off — not for looks, but for performance. Here’s why leanness matters for runners, what the science says, and how I’m doing it without burning out. Adam McKenna May 29th, 2025
Nutrition DIY Energy Gels: Cheap, Easy, and Just as Good as Maurten Energy gels are super expensive. But they're not actually that complicated, and they're super easy to make. In this post, we explain how energy gels are made and how you can make your own. Adam McKenna May 19th, 2025
Nutrition How Much Protein Do Runners REALLY Need? (It's Less Than You Think) Everyone needs protein. But do runners need more protein than the average person? Spoiler: probably not. Adam McKenna March 7th, 2025
Training 5 Huge Mistakes Runners Often Make Running is not as easy as just "going out and running." There are many mistakes to make and lessons to learn. In this post, I share 5 of the most common mistakes I see. Adam McKenna February 27th, 2025