You have probably seen those three letters on a results sheet: DNF. It stands for Did Not Finish—the outcome no runner wants when starting a race.
A DNF can
Heat changes the rules of racing and brings real risks: dehydration, heat exhaustion, even heatstroke. When temperatures rise, the effort that feels comfortable on a cool day can quickly turn
Running your first marathon is a huge milestone. You’ve trained for months, logged the miles, nailed your long runs, and pictured the finish line more times than you can
A big-city marathon is an experience like no other. From the complex logistics to the packed race-day schedule, there’s a lot to manage—but with the right mindset and
The night before a race can feel like a chaotic mix of excitement and existential dread. Whether you're gunning for a PB or just hoping to finish strong,
Whether it’s your first 5K or your tenth marathon, race day comes with enough nerves on its own. The last thing you need is to be frantically digging through
Nothing new on race day.
That’s one of the golden rules every runner learns—sometimes the hard way. And yet, race expos lure us in with shiny shoes and
Race day is finally here—and with it, the mix of nerves, adrenaline, and questionable decisions. From starting too fast to forgetting to charge your watch, we’ve all had
A good warm-up can set the tone for your entire race. A bad one—or worse, none at all—can leave you tight, sluggish, and struggling from mile one.Warming
Call it obsessive habits, call it quirky rituals—but for runners, it’s a routine. And on race day, routine is everything.Because the only thing more unpredictable than the
You trained hard, felt great at the start—and still crashed in the final miles. Frustrating? Absolutely. But avoidable.There’s one simple rule that can dramatically change how you
When you are running a race, adrenaline can often make you ignore any pain or discomfort. Your sole objective is to reach the finish line as fast as possible. Even
