2.2 kilometres from history On Sunday 27 September, Tigst Assefa passed 40K at the Berlin Marathon in 2:03:00, about ten seconds inside world-record pace. Two kilometres later she crossed the […]
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If you train in zone 2, around your Aerobic Threshold (AeT), you’ve probably read that this builds more and better mitochondria, improves your metabolic flexibility and eventually gets you running
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For athletes preparing for the Rotterdam Marathon Every marathon preparation ends in roughly the same way. Not with a perfect workout and not with complete certainty, but with a
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Introduction Running is a popular sport, and more and more people are taking up running. The Rotterdam Marathon is considered by many to be the most beautiful running event in
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SRS reflections ahead of the TCS Amsterdam Marathon — October 19, 2025 Even the greatest runners in the world didn’t wake up one day and master the marathon. They grew
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At SilvaRunningSchool, we believe winning is more than just speed and endurance. It’s about building the right mindset. With our knowledge and experience, we guide runners at every level to
By SilvaRunningSchool – Helping You Improve Your Performance One of the most common questions runners ask is: “How many times per week should I train?” The answer depends on your
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