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Expert Guides for Beginner Runners
Science-backed advice to help you start running, avoid injuries, and lose weight effectively.
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Weight Loss Science•5 min read
The "Eat Back" Trap: Why You Aren't Losing Weight Despite Running
Your fitness watch is lying to you, and your post-run snack is destroying your deficit. Here is the math you need to actually see the scale move.
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Fat Loss Science•6 min read
Why Running Slower Actually Burns More Fat (The Zone 2 Secret)
You don't need to sprint until you collapse. The Zone 2 method is the scientifically proven way to teach your body to use fat as fuel.
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Injury Prevention•8 min read
How to Avoid Shin Splints When Starting to Run
New to running? Learn the essential strategies to prevent shin splints and build mileage safely with the 10% rule.
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