Cross Training
Adam McKenna
August 24th, 2025
Latest articles
Recovery
What a Stress Fracture Taught Me About Being an Athlete
I got a stress fracture. Here's what I did wrong, and — most critically — what I learnt about injury prevention and mitigation, and the mindset needed to stay motivated while you can’t run.
August 22nd, 2025
Training
7 Ways to Use ChatGPT as Your Running Coach (Without Losing Your Common Sense)
ChatGPT has seeped into every aspect of our lives, and running is no exception. Here's how to safely use ChatGPT to smash your next race.
August 7th, 2025
Training
The Hidden Power of Habit Stacking for Runners
Habit stacking is a powerful tool in the world of habit formation. But we can also leverage this tool to become better runners.
July 31st, 2025
Racing
How to Use Ego as a Performance Tool
Learn how to harness ego and the audience effect to boost race-day performance—while protecting yourself from the downsides of public pressure.
July 17th, 2025
Training
How Slowing Down Made Me a Faster Runner
Running slow is possibly the most effective way to run faster. On paper, it sounds like the worst idea ever. Let me convince you otherwise.
July 4th, 2025
Racing
How I Ran a Sub-3 Hour Marathon: the Half:3x5 Pacing Strategy
A pacing strategy is the key to a sub-3 hour marathon. In every marathon under 3 hours that I've ran, I've used this strong pacing strategy.
June 25th, 2025
Training
Saturday > Sunday Long Run
Why switching your long run to Saturday might be the best running hack you haven’t tried yet — more freedom, better recovery, and maybe even a cheeky Parkrun.
June 5th, 2025
Nutrition
Why I’m Cutting Body Fat Before Marathon Training (And NOT During)
I’m cutting body fat before marathon training kicks off — not for looks, but for performance. Here’s why leanness matters for runners, what the science says, and how I’m doing it without burning out.
May 29th, 2025
Nutrition
DIY Energy Gels: Cheap, Easy, and Just as Good as Maurten
Energy gels are super expensive. But they're not actually that complicated, and they're super easy to make. In this post, we explain how energy gels are made and how you can make your own.
May 19th, 2025
Nutrition
How Much Protein Do Runners REALLY Need? (It's Less Than You Think)
Everyone needs protein. But do runners need more protein than the average person? Spoiler: probably not.
March 7th, 2025
Training
5 Huge Mistakes Runners Often Make
Running is not as easy as just "going out and running." There are many mistakes to make and lessons to learn. In this post, I share 5 of the most common mistakes I see.
February 27th, 2025