Happy Summer!
Below are a handful of articles you may find interesting:
Scientific Reasons to NOT Run by Pace – Do you run by pace? Here are some scientific reasons why you should rethink that! The fact is - pace is not an objective metric, and it is almost surely holding you back.
The Heat Will Slow You Down – but it Might Just Speed You Up! – We all know running in the heat is miserable – it's slower, sweatier, and takes more preparation with regard to clothing, sunscreen, route choices and hydration. But what if, despite slowing you down, it could actually make you more fit? Science shows us that's exactly the case!
How Positivity May Improve Physiology and Hormones – Positivity – even simply smiling – has long been thought to improve performance. If you watch Eliud Kipchoge run, he forces a smile (no, it's not a grimace). Here David Roche writes a bit about the science of Positive Feedback's effects on physiology. Alex Hutchinson's book Endure delved into this as well.
5 Things All Runners Should Do Regularly – If you aren't already doing these simple things, start now! They may dramatically transform your running!