Educate, don't just prescribe
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THE RUNNER'S JOURNAL
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01 Our purpose
Our purpose.
Running is simple. The advice around it isn't.
The Runner's Journal exists to close that gap. We're an educational platform for runners of every level — built to translate training science, sports nutrition and recovery research into guidance you can actually use, without the jargon or the sales pitch.
No plan is one-size-fits-all, and no article here pretends otherwise. Our job is to give you the reasoning behind the advice, so you can make better calls on your own training — one honest, well-researched page at a time.
Simplify the science
We read the studies so you don't have to — and translate them into practical steps for your next session.
Support every level
From your first 5K to your next marathon PB, our content grows with you rather than assuming where you're starting from.
02 Read of the week
Why your easy runs should actually feel easy
The science behind low-intensity running, how it builds your aerobic base and why slowing down can help you become a faster runner.
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Straightforward education for runners who want to understand the why, not just follow the plan.
VO₂ max: what it is and why runners should care
The useful version of the science — and the sessions that can actually move the needle.
Things I wish I knew before my first marathon
Seven simple lessons that make the training block and race day feel far more manageable.
Creatine for runners: helpful or just extra weight?
A clear look at the evidence, the trade-offs and who may benefit most.
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