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Ozan

I am <strong>Ozan</strong>, a London-focused running writer and marathon enthusiast with a passion for helping people discover the city's best races, running routes, walking trails, and fitness events. I research and write practical, up-to-date guides covering marathons, race preparation, training tips, running gear, and everything related to staying active in London. My goal is to create reliable, easy-to-follow content that helps runners and walkers of all experience levels explore London with confidence, whether they're preparing for their first 5K or their next marathon.

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Cadence Drills Build Smoother Strides

Chasing a higher cadence without changing your form is how runners turn “practice” into frantic, unsustainable footwork. That is why I stand by run cadence drills...

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Protect Your Hamstrings in High-Mileage Weeks

High mileage doesn’t have to wreck your hamstrings. The mistake runners make is treating the problem like a willpower issue, then guessing at fixes like random...

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Prevent Calf Tightness on Race Week

Race-week stretching is usually the wrong lever. If your calves feel tight as race day nears, you do not need endless holds, you need the right...

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Why Long Runs Feel Slower Than Tempo?

Long runs should feel slower, and that is exactly why they work. If your pace drops during long runs compared to tempo sessions, you are not...

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Use RPE to Steer Long-Run Pace Better

Pace targets alone rarely survive reality. You can plan an exact number, but wind, heat, terrain, and fatigue will rewrite the rules the moment you step...

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