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Written by Mikula

I’m a pretty curious guy and always want to know everything about a topic. So I’m also very interested in the science of running from the fundamentals to the newest insights. So I will also try to bring you the latest science news and knowledge around the running world.

Running Science

The following articles summarize some of the research that has been done in the field of running. I hope it helps you understand the basics of exercise science and the facts behind the runner’s high.

5 Exciting Facts You Need to Know About the Runner’s High
5 Reasons Why Supercompensation Is Important
The Minimal Running Debatte: What Do You Think?
Why Running Faster Shouldn’t Be Your Top Priority
Pros And Cons Of Barefoot Running

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Human Body

We are natural born runners. Our body is optimized by millions of years of evolution and humans are the best endurance athletes in the animal world. I’m interested in the biological and anthropological facts that highlight our running abilities:

The Human Foot: A Marvel of Nature

Data Analytics

In my everyday job I’m a Software Engineer and thus interested in analyze and present data. I especially love to grind some knowledge out of data sets like race results. I started this year with some marathon results analytics of the Chicago and New York City marathons. Read about it in these posts:

New York Marathon Analytics: What We Learned From The 2016 Results
Infographic: Chicago Marathon 2016 In Numbers

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HEALTHY RUNNING
7 Best Recovery Shoes for Runners – Review from a Marathon Runner
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How Strength Training Can Benefit Endurance Sports
Strength training is often overlooked when it comes to endurance sports such as running, cycling, triathlons, and swimming, but it can have a significant impact on your performance.
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Stop Using Training Plans, Use This System
Predefined training plans are good but far from perfect and they often lead to injury rather than success. Use this health-first, goal based system instead.
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How To Recover After A Race
You trained for months and at the end of it you hopefully finish your race. Lkely you're exhausted afterwards and pretty worn down. Here's how to recover
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MOTIVATION
4 Reasons to Start Running in 2019
Do you really need a reason to run? If so check out this post for instant motivation.
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Walkthrough: From Getting Injured to Race Day
A lot of runners get injured every year. Often despite injury prevention measures. And often it happens soon before a race. Here's how to come back strong.
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Why So Many Fall In Love With Running
Have you ever wondered why so many people run regularly? I sure have! Here are the reasons why I think running has become such a mass phenomenon.
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Ultimate Race Day Checklist
When you go to a race you wanna focus on running. But there's much more you need to have an eye on. For that reason, prepare yourself with this checklist.
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