Category: Training Diary
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Self-Care in Running (Run#29)
Rediscovering joy in simplicity. I allowed myself to sleep in today and went for a run around midday, when the sun was shining and the air had warmed. The run…
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The Power of a 5 Km Run (Run#28)
Rediscovering the weight of 5 km. Today I went (again) back to basics: a simple 5 km loop through the forest. It was a crisp autumn day, cold and windy,…
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Finding Freedom in a Simple 5km Run (Run#27)
Back to running, on my own terms. After a week’s break, mostly due to heavy mental struggles and almost losing the joy of running, I decided today was not about…
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A week without running
Finding strength and balance in other ways. After the difficult long run on September 19, I chose to step away from running for a full week. It wasn’t an easy…
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When Running Becomes a Struggle (Run#26)
When strength feels out of reach. Yesterday I looked forward to this long run, hoping to get closer again to the feeling of relaxation and calm that long runs usually…
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Understanding the Mind-Body Connection in Running (Run#25)
When the mind is ready, but the body resists. I was excited for today’s tempo run. Mentally I felt balanced, calm, and strong, ready for the steady rhythm of this…
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Finding Joy in Every Step (Run#24)
Running out of the fog, one interval at a time. Today’s fartlek run started with a small mistake: I overdressed. Knee socks and a long-sleeve top felt fine at home,…
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Thank you, beaver, for laying the tree across my path. (Run#23)
Finding strength in unexpected obstacles. Yesterday I felt tense just thinking about today’s 2-hour run. After my recent mental struggles, I wasn’t sure if I could manage it. I went…
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Why Some Runs Feel Impossible (Run#22)
When the mind says no. This morning I really didn’t want to get up. Mentally, I felt low and even thought about skipping the run altogether. I didn’t need an…
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Unlocking Power Through Mindset in Running (Run#21)
Finding power even without perfect rest. It’s amazing to notice how well my body is adapting: after Friday’s half-marathon, two 16 km bike rides on Saturday, plus yoga both evenings,…
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