Author: Maja

In the thick bushes a few meters ahead, I hear branches breaking with a snap. I slow down, not because … Continue ReadingForest Long Run

I’m weaving between people, slowing down, swerving, trying to find an opening in the solid wall of human bodies to … Continue Reading10K Race Write-Up: No Pain, No PB

Intervals are my least favorite workout. Dreading their arrival on the training calendar, I always approach them with utter dislike. … Continue ReadingWhen the Hard Work Is Over

For the past few days, I’ve been successfully staying below 142 bpm during easy runs. The perks of taking it … Continue ReadingThe Bliss of Taking It Slow

Recent weeks have been a source of mounting frustration with my training and lack of progress. I’m also increasingly growing … Continue ReadingGoing Too Fast, Seeing No Progress

I knew this day would come. Also, no surprises here, knew it would come as fast as it had. I’ve … Continue ReadingWhen Fatigue Catches Up

Waking up on Sunday, I was so tired that the only thing that made me happy about the upcoming long … Continue ReadingSpeed on Tired Legs

I love Sunday long runs. Seriously, there’s no better training session for me. The sights, the adventure, the time alone … Continue ReadingLong Run Recap: My Second 13.1-Miler

The Berlin marathon is one of the most renowned events in the running community. Attracting over 40,000 runners from all … Continue ReadingThe Berlin Running Experience

At the two-kilometer mark, my legs were still strong. I wasn’t panting wildly yet compared to the almost maximum effort … Continue ReadingMy Third Shot at the 5K