Articles on running

On pace, preparing for races and planning training – with numbers, the formula and what it leaves out. Written by Jānis Višķers, running coach.
Jānis Višķers stretching at the stadium with runners after a training session
How fast will you run the Riga Marathon?
If you know your 5 km time, your marathon time can be estimated fairly accurately. Here is the table, the formula behind it and what it does not tell you. Read more...

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