Insights and Tips from Your Running Coach
Welcome to the official blog of Philotimo Running Coach—your trusted resource for practical guidance, proven strategies, and real-world running wisdom. Whether you're training for your first half-marathon, tackling your next ultra, or simply aiming to improve your form and endurance, you're in the right place.
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Here, we break down complex running topics into clear, actionable advice you can apply immediately. Every article is written with intention—based on coaching experience, personal racing insights, and the challenges real runners face on the road and trail.
Training Tips, Nutrition Advice, and More
From avoiding common running injuries and building race-specific training plans to fueling your long runs and recovering like a pro, we cover it all. You’ll also find mindset tools, gear reviews, and deep dives into the habits that separate consistent runners from inconsistent ones.
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My Road to Recovery: Patience, Teamwork, and the Power of Belief After Injury
Runner running after accident and injury, how to recover and race again. Spartathlon finish
Post-Race Runner Blues: Finding Purpose After the Finish Line
Ruunner experiencing post-race blues after finishing a marathon, reflecting on their journey, tips and tricks on what to do for a better recovery.
The Hidden Dangers of Overtraining: Why More Running Is Not Always Better
Frequently Asked Questions for Athletes New to Final Surge
When Is the Right Time to Change Running Shoes?
Smart Run/Walk Strategies: The “Jeffing” Method and Beyond
How Martin Found His Stride in Ultrarunning
Improve Running Economy: From Your Form, Shoes, to Cadence
Weekly Mileage: The Strongest Predictor of Marathon Performance
Is Crewing Harder Than Running an Ultramarathon?
Why Trail & Ultra Training Won’t Slow You Down—And How to Do It Right
Благоя Солаков: От нула до герой… и обратно към Спарта
Blagoy Solakov: From Zero to Hero, and Back to Sparta… Again
Part 4-4: Recovery Techniques Post-Marathon
Part 3-4: Mental Preparation during Training for Race Day (Copy)
Part 2-4: Fueling a Marathon When Life Is Already Full
Part 1-4 - Building a Marathon Training Plan for Busy Professionals and Parents
Eva’s 100h Ultramarathon Story: I Signed Up for a 100-Hour Race in Greece... with No Plan
Η ιστορία της Eύa στον Ultramarathon: Γράφτηκα σε έναν αγώνα 100 ωρών στην Ελλάδα... χωρίς σχέδιο
Trail Running Tips: From Tame Paths to North Van's Gnarly Jungle
Running Tips: from Tame Paths to North Van’s Gnarly Jungle