The Ordinary Athlete

Most first-time marathoners make the same mistakes—going out too fast, neglecting fuelling, or trying something new on race day. These simple tips will help you stay in control, run smarter, and finish strong.

First Marathon Tips: 10 Things You Should Know Before Race Day Running your first marathon? These tips will help you pace smarter, fuel properly, avoid common mistakes, and feel confident on race day.

When it comes to running gear, comfort and reliability matter — especially on long runs and race day. These are the lululemon pieces I trust most after years of training and racing, and the ones I keep reaching for.

5 lululemon Running Pieces I Keep Reaching For on Every Run Looking for reliable lululemon running pieces? These are 5 items I keep reaching for in training and on race day — tested and trusted.

The last 10K of a marathon is where it really starts to hurt. Legs feel heavier, your pace starts to slip, and everything suddenly feels harder than it should. It’s not just in your head — there are real physical and mental reasons behind it. Here’s why it happens, and how to get through it.

Why Is the Last 10K of a Marathon So Hard? (And How to Get Through It) The last 10K of a marathon is where it really starts to hurt. Here’s why it feels so much harder — and what you can do to get through it.

How often should beginners run each week? Running too much can lead to injury, but running too little can slow your progress. Here’s how to find the right balance.

How Often Should Beginners Run Each Week? (A Simple Guide) How often should beginners run? Running too much or too little can slow your progress. Here’s how to find the right balance as a new runner.

Do your legs feel heavy or sluggish after a rest day? You’re not alone. Here’s why it happens, what it means, and why it doesn’t mean you’re losing fitness.

Why Running Feels Harder After a Rest Day (And Why That’s Normal) Why does running feel harder after a rest day? It might feel wrong, but it’s actually normal. Here’s what’s going on and how to fix it.

Do your hands feel tight or swollen when you run? You’re not alone. Here are the most common reasons it happens and a few simple fixes that can help.

Why Do My Hands Swell When I Run? (And How to Stop It) - The Ordinary Athlete Why do your hands swell when you run? Discover what causes it, when it’s normal, and simple ways to reduce swelling on your next run.

Why do your eyes water when you run? These five common causes explain what’s happening — and how to make your runs more comfortable.

Why Do My Eyes Water When I Run? (5 Common Causes + Easy Fixes) Why do your eyes water when you run? From cold air to wind and dry eyes, here’s what causes it — and how to fix it.

Running does more to your body than just burn calories. Here are 7 strange and surprising things that happen inside your body when you go for a run.

7 Weird Things That Happen to Your Body When You Run Running triggers a lot of changes in your body — some expected, and some surprisingly weird. Here are seven things that happen when you go for a run.

Why do you start yawning during workouts? It turns out yawning during exercise is surprisingly common — and your body may be responding to breathing, fatigue, or energy levels.

Why Do I Yawn So Much When Working Out? Why do you yawn so much when working out? Learn what causes yawning during exercise and when it’s completely normal.

Ever finished a workout and suddenly felt like you could eat everything in sight? Here’s why exercise can make you so hungry — and why it sometimes hits hours later.

Hunger After a Workout: Why Exercise Can Make You So Hungry Why are you so hungry after a workout? Learn how training affects hunger and recovery — and why you might feel starving after a hard session.

Strength training can improve endurance performance, reduce injury risk, and help maintain form late in races. But how often should endurance athletes actually lift weights? Here’s what most training plans recommend.

Strength Training for Endurance: How Often Should You Lift Weights? Strength training for endurance athletes can improve efficiency, durability, and injury resistance. Here’s how often you should lift weights.