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May 12, 2026

Carbon-Plated Running Shoes: Do They Really Make You Faster?

When I first saw runners wearing carbon-plated shoes at the Bogotá half marathon three years ago, I thought it was pure marketing and placebo effect. “They’re just expensive shoes,” I told myself skeptically while running in my trusted traditional trainers...

March 21, 2026

Biomechanical differences between running on a treadmill and on asphalt

During the past winter, an injury forced me to train exclusively on a treadmill for six weeks. When I finally returned to running on asphalt, the first kilometers felt completely strange—almost as if I had never run before. My calves were burning...

March 20, 2026

Rookie mistakes we all made in our first race

My first official race was a beautiful disaster that I remember with a mix of embarrassment and affection. I made practically every beginner mistake possible: I took off like I was chasing the last bus of the day, wore brand-new shoes...

July 16, 2025

Stretches After Running: Core Workouts Every Runner Should Do

If you're serious about running stronger, longer, and without injury, it’s time to focus on what happens after your run. While most runners log their miles and move on, the real gains often happen during recovery. That’s where stretches...