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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Essential Vitamins for Runners: A Complete Guide

Discover the crucial vitamins runners need for peak performance and recovery. Learn about vitamin D, B-complex, C, E, and other essential nutrients that can enhance your running potential and prevent deficiencies.

How To Conquer the Fear of Being the Last Runner

Worried about being the slowest in your next race? This guide offers practical mindset shifts and goal-setting strategies to help you run with confidence no matter your pace.

Abebe Bikila: The Barefoot Champion Who Changed Running Forever

From shepherd’s son to Olympic legend, Abebe Bikila’s barefoot marathon victory in Rome changed the course of running history forever.

How to Run Your First Half Marathon After Completing a 10K: A Complete Guide

Learn how to successfully transition from 10K to half marathon with this comprehensive guide covering training plans, nutrition, gear, and race-day preparation for runners ready to tackle 13.1 miles.

9 Half Marathons So Unique You'll Want to Book a Plane Ticket Tonight

From running along the Great Wall to racing robots in Beijing, these aren’t your average half marathons. Discover 9 epic races happening before the end of 2025.

5 Reasons to Start Running with a Heart Rate Monitor

Running with a heart rate monitor isn’t just for pros it’s one of the smartest ways to train smarter, avoid burnout, and unlock your full potential. Here's how.

Mike Fremont: A 90-Year-Old Who Redefined What’s Possible with a 6:35:47 Marathon

At age 90, Mike Fremont didn’t just finish a marathon he crushed a world record and proved that it’s never too late to start running and make history.

Incline Walking Burns 70% More Fat Than Running on Flat Ground (Here’s the Science Behind It)

A groundbreaking study just proved how incline walking burns more fat than flat running here’s what you need to know to maximize the benefits.

Ed Whitlock’s Mind-Blowing Marathon at 85 Will Change How You See Aging

Ed Whitlock ran a marathon in under 4 hours at age 85 without a coach, a gym, or even stretching. His story rewrites everything we thought we knew about aging and endurance.

Nike Vaporfly 4 vs Nike Vaporfly 3: What’s Changed and What’s Better

Lighter, sharper, and more responsive: the Nike Vaporfly 4 might just be the best version yet. We break down every upgrade and help you decide if it’s time to switch.

You Won't Believe How Emil Zátopek Trained to Become the Greatest Runner

He trained in bathtubs, sprinted through pain, and rewrote the rules of running. Discover the incredible story of Emil Zátopek, the man who changed distance running forever.

How to Build a Running Base (Weekly Schedules Includes)

Learn how to build your running base the smart way so you can run longer, stay injury-free, and train harder when it counts. These 14 tips are the foundation of every successful runner.