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[NMDC Hyderabad Marathon @Marathon_Hyd]

Five weeks to race day! Join Kartik Subramanian, Devangi Purkayastha and Suman Ojha for expert insights on tapering, pacing and race-day prep.

📅 25 July 2026 | 6 PM
📍 YouTube: @HyderabadMarathon

[Satish @satishs]

What connects Josh Kerr's mile world record, the Ladakh Marathon, East African dominance in distance running and our own namma Bengaluru?
Kicking off a monthly column, 'Find the Next Percent' @geeksonfeet - this one is on altitude and running. https://t.co/1RYJzmKmRB

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Are you regular with strength training? If yes, how did strength training help you? #geekspoll

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Protein supplements can be confusing. Here is an ELI5 on Protein supplements for runners.

[Madhu @madhukarbk]

A nice article on Proteins for runners : https://t.co/kgTUvlLGW9

Thank you @geeksonfeet !

[Madhu @madhukarbk]

A nice article on Proteins for runners : https://t.co/kgTUvlLGW9

Thank you @geeksonfeet !

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@madhukarbk Thank you

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What is your weekly running volume made up of? #geekspoll

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During intense interval workouts, when you're fighting for oxygen during the recovery period, what is your go-to rest posture?

#geekspoll

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A very sensible approach to strength training for runners.

[David Abbott @runliftrunlift]

Many runners both underestimate and overestimate strength training. Here’s what I mean.

They underestimate how important it is for your health. Simply put, you’ll have a better quality of life by running AND lifting weights. In fact, I’d say not everyone should run, but 100% of people should strength train. There are no downsides.

They also underestimate its impact on running performance. Running and aerobic training are still the foundation, but heavy compound lifts (trap bar deadlifts, split squats) and plyometrics (bounding, hops) improve rate of force development and running economy. In other words, you become faster at the same VO₂max.

What runners overestimate is the time required. If you’re training like a powerlifter, sure, that is a longer gym session. But as a runner? You can complete an effective strength workout in under 20 minutes once or twice a week. Grab a pair of dumbbells and do a circuit of step-ups, single-leg deadlifts, calf raises, and squat thrusts. That’s enough to move the needle.

They also overestimate the complexity. Strength training doesn’t have to be complicated. The above exercises aren’t difficult to learn, and if you prefer, you can use machines instead. One or two hard sets per exercise, once or twice a week. Simple.

If you’re not strength training, you’re leaving both health and performance on the table.

[geeksonfeet @geeksonfeet]

We asked - how do you run high mileage?

The community has responded. Our new article breaks down how to build high mileage safely: add days before distance, use doubles, drop intensity, recover harder, and think in years, not weeks.

Read all the high recipes here:
https://t.co/zxEXOlIaZX

[geeksonfeet @geeksonfeet]

Bengaluru 10K Challenge 2026 route preview is up. Same NICE Road. Same Godzilla Hill at KM 7. But the challenge still remains.

KM-by-KM breakdown, interactive route map, and a pace calculator scaled to the actual course profile.

https://t.co/YXCUza1Ls9

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Runners, some studies suggest compression socks & sleeves don't improve race times, but they do reduce perceived soreness. What's your take?

#geekspoll

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@keerthisiddeshw What do you think is the baseline? Ywe've our secret filter.

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Calling all mileage monsters! We are writing an article on high-mileage running. If you are one, please share your secrets. we’ll select the best and put it in the article. if your tip is shortlisted, we will credit you in the article.

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Kiprun Kipstorm Elite is now listed in India at ₹19,999 (Full price ₹25,999).
Carbon plate. 216g. Kiprun is no longer a budget shoe line. For Indian runners, this adds more options beyond the usual Puma, Nike, Adidas, and Asics.

https://t.co/ztjVReC0ns

#shoegeeks

[geeksonfeet @geeksonfeet]

Running is beautifully simple, but honestly training is a puzzle. Some love experimentation, reading books, listening to podcasts, and others just want to work with an expert.

Runners, what is your preferred way to learn about Running? #geekspoll

[Madhu @madhukarbk]

Amazing analysis !!! A treasure trove for Hyrox athletes and coaches...

[Vijayaraghavan Venugopal @veira_veira]

When the runner geeks start dissecting Hyrox data, it becomes a must read!:-)

[geeksonfeet @geeksonfeet]

HYROX has plenty of running, and plenty of data for us to get curious about.

We analysed the timing data from the recent HYROX Bengaluru to see what really drives performance in this new format.

Read the analysis:
https://t.co/W82Avm5aXG

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