Fuel the mind Then the miles

This is where performance meets perspective. The Prerun Journal is a space for runners, thinkers, and the quietly curious. It's built on the belief that better movement begins with better understanding — of our bodies, our habits, our fuel, and our motivations. Whether you're chasing a new PB, looking to stay consistent, or just love the feeling of progress, these reflections, insights, and evidence-based explorations are here to add depth to the miles. No hype. Just ideas worth running with.

I've started weightlifting, I've started running, here's the difference

I've started weightlifting, I've started running, here's the difference

This piece explores the contrast between starting weightlifting and starting running. Weightlifting demands a steep learning curve: technique, structure, and...
2 min read
Somedays and Mondays

Somedays and Mondays

“Someday” and “Monday” feel productive, but they’re usually just well-disguised delays. This piece is about how we trick ourselves into...
2 min read
I tried running 100 miles, I learned 3 things

I tried running 100 miles, I learned 3 things

I missed last Tuesday’s email for a reason. I was in the middle of my first ever Backyard Ultra — chasing...
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They don't even need to try

They don't even need to try

People love to say things like Apple “don’t even need to try” — but that completely misses the point. Nothing...
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I think I hit a breakthrough

I think I hit a breakthrough

After weeks of simply showing up, increasing mileage, and keeping things uncomplicated, something finally clicked. Not a faster run, not...
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I think I stepped slightly out of the frame

I think I stepped slightly out of the frame

This is a reflection on stepping back into the centre of Prerun, why it started, how the journey has really...
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Your body knows the difference

Your body knows the difference

200 calories isn’t just energy, it’s information. Your body doesn’t just count it, it responds to the quality. As a runner,...
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Same stimulus. Different response.

Same stimulus. Different response.

Learning isn’t complicated. A simple way to define it is this: when the same situation appears again and your response changes....
2 min read
Find beauty in never getting there

Find beauty in never getting there

Some people hit a goal and feel settled. Others hit it and quietly reset the standard. I used to wrestle...
2 min read
Is hindsight useless?

Is hindsight useless?

Hindsight isn’t just reflection, it’s instruction. The habits you wish you’d built, the places you wish you’d gone, the conversations...
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Growing or dying? The inflection point

Growing or dying? The inflection point

For a long time, progress feels inevitable. Then something shifts. Not dramatically, just subtly. This is a reflection on the...
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Community, connection, and why we run

Community, connection, and why we run

Last week, I stepped out in front of a new run club to talk about Prerun - not as a...
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Envy, they've got it all wrong

Envy, they've got it all wrong

Envy isn’t the problem. Misunderstanding it is. In this week’s Prerun Tuesday, we explore how envy shows up in running,...
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What would stay the same?

What would stay the same?

This email reflects on how we often focus on what would change if we had more success, while ignoring what...
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Running With Purpose: Supporting Lewis Sealy’s 2,551-Mile Challenge

Running With Purpose: Supporting Lewis Sealy’s 2,551-Mile Challenge

Running isn’t just about miles — it’s about meaning. Lewis Sealy is taking on an incredible 2,551-mile challenge this football...
3 min read
The Best Part of Building Prerun: The Community

The Best Part of Building Prerun: The Community

The best part of building Prerun isn’t the product — it’s the people. Runners like Andy Bradley, who head out...
3 min read
Runners Hindsight | 5 Things You Wish You Knew When You Started

Runners Hindsight | 5 Things You Wish You Knew When You Started

Most runners start out too fast — and burn out just as quickly. But there’s a smarter way to build...
3 min read
What to Eat Before a Run | Simple Fuelling Tips for Every Distance

What to Eat Before a Run | Simple Fuelling Tips for Every Distance

Wondering what to eat before a run? Learn exactly what and when to eat for short, mid, and long-distance runs...
2 min read
Why Running Nutrition Feels Complicated | Why It Doesn’t Have to Be

Why Running Nutrition Feels Complicated | Why It Doesn’t Have to Be

Running nutrition feels complicated — because most of it is. Between carb loading, electrolyte ratios, and contradicting advice online, it’s...
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Eliud Kipchoge | The Power of Quiet Discipline

Eliud Kipchoge | The Power of Quiet Discipline

Eliud Kipchoge didn’t break the two-hour marathon because of talent alone — he did it through quiet, relentless discipline. His...
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Featured Article

Run Free | Reconnecting with the Joy of Running

In our data-saturated world, running often feels like a science experiment: GPS coordinates, heart rate zones, meticulously tracked paces, and the compulsory Strava post. But what if we dared to silence the metrics?Imagine a run where the only feedback is the rhythm of your breath and the sound of your feet on the earth. This week, challenge yourself: one run, no tech, just you and the open road. Rediscover the pure, untamed enjoyment of running free.