My high school coach had a simple but profound rule:
No matter what happened—win or loss, joy or disappointment—the next day, you get back to work.
We called it the 24-hour rule.
You had 24 hours to feel it all. Then it was time to move forward.
Hot take:
Running is awesome.
Runners are awesome.
But entitlement isn’t.
A little awareness goes a long way.
Share the path.
Share the space.
Share the sport.
Nobody’s asking you to run less.
Just… don’t be that runner.
Guide to full post in the first comment
It all depends on what your goals are. Having a good coach takes the weight off your shoulders of having to analyze and program your training and more importantly, your recovery. And then there’s the connection bit. Coaching is most of the time about much more than creating programs, which is simple
We used to have this in Luanda. “Hold off the sauce” as my friends would say.
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Brought tears to my eyes
Easy. Faith Kipyegon
Great! Where can we consult a copy of this thesis?
Doping rules have to change urgently. Caught = all results invalidated
And women’s races tend to be a lot more exiting in terms of racing
Another Dumb Runner EXCLUSIVE:
From the Dumb Runner archives. 🐕📸
From the Dumb Runner archives:
Trying to think of something 🤣
PT: Controlar o ritmo mesmo depois de parar.
EN: Regain control after disruption — that’s racing.
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#TrainTheMindToo #Kufukula
🏃♂️ KUFUKULA WORKOUT #76 – THURSDAY Theme: Hold, Break, Repeat Session Name: “Broken Tempo” ⸻ 🔹 Middle Distance Session: 3 × (5min tempo + 1min jog) + 3min continuous tempo • Controlled pace, no pushing • Recovery = easy jog, not full stop • Finish: 3 × 20s strides Purpose: Teaches mental rhythm and how to restart effort under light fatigue. It builds race-day resilience. ⸻ 🔸 Long Distance Session: 2 × (10min tempo + 2min jog) + 6min continuous tempo • Controlled tempo rhythm • Keep recoveries truly aerobic • Optional: 5min steady float to finish Purpose: Extended time at threshold broken into digestible chunks. Prepares for late-race pace control. ⸻ 📣 Today’s Reminder: Sometimes breaking rhythm makes you stronger at holding it. ✅ Hashtags for image post: #KufukulaWorkout #Workout76 #BrokenTempo #ThresholdDisrupted #MentalFocusRun #SouplesseControl #CorredoresAngolanos
KUFUKULA WORKOUT #76 – BROKEN TEMPO
PT: Ritmo controlado com pausas ativas
EN: Controlled tempo with short jog breaks
#Workout76 #ThresholdBlocks #CorredoresAngolanos
PT: Quando o treino sorri, o corpo agradece.
EN: When the workout smiles, your body responds.
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#JoyInRecovery #Kufukula
🏃♂️ KUFUKULA WORKOUT #75 – WEDNESDAY Theme: Move Easy, Move Well Session Name: “Skip the Stress” ⸻ 🔹 Middle Distance Session: Jog + Drills & Flow • 30min light jog • 2 rounds: • 20s A-skips • 10s side shuffles (each side) • 10s bounds or skipping • 30s breathwalk (inhale 3s / exhale 6s) • Finish with 1min playful balance (on lines, curbs or barefoot) Purpose: Restore movement quality and coordination in a low-impact, low-stress way. ⸻ 🔸 Long Distance Session: Recovery Jog + Barefoot Flow • 40min easy jog • 3 × 30s barefoot strides • 5min barefoot flow: • Glute bridge → hip circles → toe sweep → deep squat hold • 3min rhythmic breathwork (box: 3-3-6-3) Purpose: Loosens joints, resets rhythm, and promotes calm body awareness for long-term gains. ⸻ 📣 Today’s Reminder: Recovery isn’t passive — it’s movement that smiles. ✅ Hashtags for image post: #KufukulaWorkout #Workout75 #SkipTheStress #FunRecoveryRun #SouplesseRecovery #CorredoresAngolanos #TrainSmartRecoverWell
KUFUKULA WORKOUT #75 – SKIP THE STRESS
PT: Corrida leve + exercícios de leveza
EN: Easy run + playful movement drills
#Workout75 #SmartRecovery #CorredoresAngolanos
PT: Aprende a deslizar no esforço — não a lutar contra ele.
EN: Learn to glide through effort — not fight it.
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#SmoothTraining #Kufukula
🏃♂️ KUFUKULA WORKOUT #74 – TUESDAY Theme: Hold, Float, Repeat Session Name: “Wave Work” ⸻ 🔹 Middle Distance Session: 4 × 6min Threshold Waves Each 6min block alternates: • 2min @ tempo (comfortably hard) • 1min @ 10k effort → Repeat x2 per rep • 2min jog recovery between • Finish: 3 × 20s strides Purpose: Teaches rhythm under pressure and smooth transitions — great for race feel and fatigue control. ⸻ 🔸 Long Distance Session: 3 × 10min Threshold Waves Each 10min block alternates: • 3min @ tempo • 2min @ HM effort → Repeat x2 • 3min jog between reps • Optional 6min steady finish Purpose: Builds race-day durability — managing effort through controlled surges and recovery flow. ⸻ 📣 Today’s Reminder: You don’t push through waves — you ride them. ✅ Hashtags for image post: #KufukulaWorkout #Workout74 #WaveWork #ThresholdWithControl #SouplesseFlow #RacePaceTraining #CorredoresAngolanos
KUFUKULA WORKOUT #74 – WAVE WORK
PT: Ritmo de limiar com ondas de intensidade
EN: Threshold waves to train control under pressure
#Workout74 #WaveTempo #CorredoresAngolanos
Another Dumb Runner EXCLUSIVE!
PT: Sobe o ritmo com cabeça, não com pressa.
EN: Raise the pace with control, not rush.
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#SouplesseMindset #Kufukula
🏃♂️ KUFUKULA WORKOUT #73 – MONDAY Theme: Start Easy, Finish Sharp Session Name: “Build the Flame” ⸻ 🔹 Middle Distance Session: Progressive Run + Form Focus • 10min easy jog • 10min steady • 10min strong (approaching tempo) • 3 × 20s strides Purpose: Wake up the system gently and finish with rhythm. A great transition back into quality work. ⸻ 🔸 Long Distance Session: Progression Run – Controlled Burn • 15min easy • 15min steady • 10min moderate/tempo feel • 3 × 30s strides Purpose: Reinforces patience early, rhythm in the middle, and efficient form under light stress. ⸻ 📣 Today’s Reminder: Speed comes from control — not from rushing. ✅ Hashtags for image post: #KufukulaWorkout #Workout73 #BuildTheFlame #ProgressionRun #SouplesseControl #StartEasyFinishStrong #CorredoresAngolanos
KUFUKULA WORKOUT #73 – BUILD THE FLAME
PT: Corrida progressiva controlada
EN: Controlled progression run
#Workout73 #ProgressionPacing #CorredoresAngolanos
PT: Hoje recuperas com intenção.
EN: Today, you recover with intention.
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#RecoveryIsTraining #Kufukula
🏃♂️ KUFUKULA WORKOUT #72 – SUNDAY Theme: Breathe, Barefoot, Bounce Session Name: “Grounded & Flowing” ⸻ 🔹 Middle Distance Session: Recovery Jog + Light Ground Drills • 25–30min relaxed jog • 3 × 20s barefoot strides on grass (or soft terrain) • 5min ground-based mobility flow: • Frog squat → hip rock → spinal twist → glute bridge • 2min box breathing: 3s in / 3s hold / 6s out / 3s hold Purpose: Promote natural foot strength, calm breathing, and restore spring to the system. ⸻ 🔸 Long Distance Session: Easy Flow + Barefoot Reset • 35–40min relaxed jog • 3 × 30s barefoot strides • 5–7min bodyflow barefoot: • Lunge to twist, cat-cow, deep squat hold • 3min breathing reset lying down Purpose: Enhances joint mobility, neural relaxation, and fascia rehydration — essential after a big week. ⸻ 📣 Today’s Reminder: Recovery isn’t when you do nothing — it’s when your body rewires. ✅ Hashtags for image post: #KufukulaWorkout #Workout72 #GroundedAndFlowing #RecoveryWithRhythm #BarefootReset #SouplesseSunday #CorredoresAngolanos
KUFUKULA WORKOUT #72 – GROUNDED & FLOWING
PT: Corrida leve, mobilidade e respiração
EN: Light run, barefoot flow, and breath reset
#Workout72 #BarefootRecovery #CorredoresAngolanos
