Matteo Sargenti

He is the founder of The Running Week, a runner, and a lifelong sports enthusiast dedicated to sharing practical advice, inspiring stories, and evidence-based training tips.

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The 82-Year-Old Fitness Habit That Keeps Mick Jagger Performing Like He's Decades Younger

Mick Jagger covers around 12 miles a show at 82, seven years after a heart valve replacement. His single training habit is one every runner over 50 should copy.

Rodri Ran 71 km at the 2026 World Cup: What It Means in Marathon Terms

FIFA’s tracking data through the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals shows Rodri covered 71 km, roughly 1.7 marathons. Here is what those numbers mean when a runner reads them.

Fatigued or Just Unmotivated? A Simple 10-Minute Test Tells You Which One

A diagnostic guide for runners: use the 10-minute warmup test, RPE, and HRV to know whether you need a rest day or you just need to lace up. No guilt required.

5 Pro Cyclists Who Are Ridiculously Good Runners

From a 3:57 mile to a 2:36 marathon eight days after Kona, five professional cyclists have running times most club runners chase for years. Here is what it teaches.

This 71-Year-Old Is Running Across America to Shine a Light on Parkinson's Disease

Dr. Larry Grogin, 71, is running 100 marathons in 100 days from New Jersey to California to raise $260,000 for Parkinson’s. Here is what runners can learn from his method.

Running With a Partner vs Alone: Why Company Makes You Faster

Research going back to 1898 shows runners go faster with company. A 5K time trial study found the gap is perception, which means you can train it away solo.

Matt Morsia Wants Jogging Treated Like Reading. The Research Says He Is Half Right

A Gladiators star said children who cannot jog need intervention, like struggling readers. Here is what the science on kids, fitness and learning really shows.

The First Marathon Ever Run in Space Finished 240 Miles Above Earth

In 2007, NASA astronaut Suni Williams became the first person to run a marathon in space, completing 26.2 miles on an ISS treadmill while circling the Earth. Here is exactly how she pulled it off.

Why the Farmer's Walk Is One of the Best Exercises for Grip, Core, and Total-Body Strength

Most runners think of strength training as squats, lunges, and planks. Very few think of picking up two heavy weights and simply walking.

Two Years After a Shark Took Her Foot, She Ran the NYC Marathon

Ten days before the shark attack, Ali Truwit ran her first marathon. It was Mother’s Day 2023, in Copenhagen, alongside her mom.

Julianne Moore's Secret Workout? Walking Backwards Uphill for Better Brain Health, Balance, and Core Strength

At 64, Julianne Moore swears by a weird fitness trick: walking backwards uphill. Here is the science behind it and why runners should try it.

Exercise Outperforms Medication and Therapy for Depression and Anxiety, According to a Study of 128,000 People

A landmark review of 128,000 people found exercise is 1.5x more effective than medication or therapy for depression and anxiety. Here is what runners should know.