After 2018, this was the second time that I was taking part in the JP Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge, which is a global running series and the biggest corporate run, as well as one of the most attended races worldwide with almost 70.000 runners.
Read MoreIf we are serious about feeding the world’s growing population healthy food, and not ruining the planet, we need to get used to a new style of eating. This includes cutting our Western meat and sugar intakes by around 50%, and doubling the amount of nuts, fruits, vegetables and legumes we consume.
Read MoreRunning has gained tremendous popularity as a means of getting away from it all and re-connecting with your body and surroundings, while getting fit and sweating out the pressure of the daily life. On the other hand, meditation has also gained a huge foothold, as people turn inward to try and calm their racing minds, regain control, and let go of an overwhelming flood of thoughts.
Read MoreMarathons and other high-profile running events often leave behind vast trails of trash, with plastic water bottles scattered in the streets and mounds of clothing left behind at the starting line. It can be an ugly sight.
Read MoreParis, the city of love. Whether you plan to come for a short weekend or a week-long getaway, Paris will not disappoint. Explore the different arrondissements, each with its own distinct personality; people-watch the café terraces and wander along the winding banks of the Seine. The French capital is filled with beauty and exciting things that await to be explored and inhaled.
Read MoreI did not take long to decide that I wanted to do it again. I wanted to return to the Ultra-Trail Du Mont Blanc. After I had to drop out in the 2018 edition, I knew that I had to come back to Chamonix in order to complete the course. With that being said, I was also committed that I wanted to be running in the name of A Chacun Son Everest (“ACSE”) again.
Read MoreFortunately, when it comes to milk, in 2019 there is no shortage of alternatives. Visit your local supermarket and you will find a refrigerated aisle overflowing with choice: almond milk, hazelnut milk, peanut, tiger nut, walnut, cashew, as well as coconut, hemp, spelt, quinoa, pea, and many more. Metro stations from Ney York City to London are filled with ads for new plant mylks (EU law prevents dairy alternatives from using the word milk if it is not produced by a lactating mammal) and cookbooks dedicate entire chapters to blending and straining your own.
Read More“If you can dream it, you can do it“, it read on one of the banners a supporter was holding up high on the side of the road. and I was starting to repeat those words a few times in my head. I know that I would not be breaking my goal of a sub-3 hour marathon today, however, why not aiming for a new personal best.
Read MoreVirtual challenges and runs are part of a growing trend in recreational running: doing a race whenever you can, wherever you can, and still feeling as if you are part of the crowd, even if you are running alone.
Read MoreI regard myself as very fortunate to have visited and lived in a number of different places around our globe. Each place has certainly left a mark on me in its very own way, yet there are only a few destinations that I felt very connected to. Sydney is one of those cities. It is a wonderful city, rich in culture, countless places to visit and many cool things to do, as well as a brilliant lifestyle to enjoy. Located right by the ocean and home to a number of beautiful beaches, it is a great place to visit and live in.
Read MoreOutdoor Voices is one of a few highly visible, female-centered, life-style-adjacent, digital-savvy millennial brands built around a charismatic founder and her story. Other such companies include the cosmetics outfit Glossier, the fashion retailer Nasty Gal or the dating app Bumble. Outdoor Voices (“OV”) is frequently described as an athleisure brand, although Tayler Haney, the founder who was a serious athlete in her teens, hates the term, associating it with clothes that were made for watching TV while occasionally thinking about the gym. “Every product that we make is made to sweat in,” she has said. Yet, OV, similar to Lululemon, appeal to the desire to wear workout clothes around the clock, as Athleisure means different things for different people.
Read MoreAfter the Stadium Goods takeover by Farfetch and GOAT merging with Flight Club last year, Foot Locker has announced a USD 100 million investment in GOAT entering the fast-growing USD 6 billion global sneaker reselling market.
Read MoreWith a little over a month to go, the final preparation will be on its way for more than 1.300 daredevils that are ready to take on the Marathon Des Sables (“MDS”). Aside from the month-long physical and mental preparation for this mighty challenge, the equipment plays an equally important role to master this 250-kilometer desert crossing.
Read MoreThese little peanut butter energy balls are the perfect pick-me up. They are packed with delicious ingredients and make a perfect snack throughout the day, before or during a run.
Read MoreThis might be your first try at running or an attempt to improve on what you already do. The less sport you have done recently, the more you can expect to improve your distances and speeds. The following words should give you a little overview of the importance of the heart rate to your training and give you an introduction to different training types.
Read MoreInitially I was a little hesitant whether to do the Great Wall Tour or not mainly due to times and I have to admit that I was slightly lost among all the various tour operators offerings layover tours. Looking back, this has been one of the highlights of my travel life and one of the best attractions I have ever visited.
Read MoreFarfetch announced that it is acquiring sneaker and streetwear marketplace Stadium Goods in a deal that values the business at USD 250 million. The London-based fashion e-commerce platform is aiming to extend its reach in the growing luxury sneakers and streetwear market, as millennials account for a growing percentage of luxury sales and competitors are engaged in a digital land grab.
Read MoreAfter my unfortunate DNF at the Ultra-Trail Du Mont Blanc, I did not take me long to realize that I want to come back and try again. However, in order to qualify for the 2019 edition, I had to collect another 4 ITRA points.
Read MoreIt was for the first time since Ultra-Trail Du Mont Blanc that I was racing again. The Salomon Trails 4 Germany series is an event that brings trail running to various regions around Germany. This stop was located in the wonderful Taunus, only a short drive away from Frankfurt.
Read MoreThe Frankfurt Marathon took place on October 28th, 2018. The clocks had changed to wintertime during the night and it felt as such had also brought cold temperatures along. It was freezing cold with icy winds throughout the event.
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