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The Ordinary Athlete
An endurance blog for everyday athletes
Welcome to The Ordinary Athlete — a no-BS endurance blog for everyday runners, triathletes, and goal-chasers. Whether you’re training for your first 10K, your next Ironman, or just trying to fuel better, you’ll find practical tips, honest stories, and useful tools to help you go farther, faster and stronger.
Recent Posts
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Can Running Cause Weight Gain? Here’s What’s Really Going On
If you’ve been running regularly and expected the scale to go down — only to see it stay the same or even creep up — you’re not alone. It’s extremely frustrating, confusing, and honestly feels a bit unfair. After all, running burns a lot of calories, right? The truth is that running can coincide with…
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What to Wear Running in Cold Weather
If you’re a runner in the northern hemisphere, cold weather doesn’t have to stall your training — or force you onto the dreaded treadmill. Winter can actually be one of the most enjoyable times of year to run outside, thanks to crisp air, quieter paths, and a good excuse to get outdoors during the darker…
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Treadmill vs Outdoor Running: Which Is Better (and When)?
If you run regularly, chances are you’ve wondered whether treadmill running is just as effective as running outdoors — or if one is clearly better than the other. The truth is that both treadmill running and outdoor running have unique benefits, and neither is inherently “better.” What matters most is when and how you use…
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How Cold Is Too Cold to Run Outside?
If you live somewhere with real winters, you’ve probably wondered how cold is too cold to run outside? Is there an actual safety cutoff — or is it just about how tough you’re willing to be? The short answer is that there is a point where running outside becomes unsafe. But for most runners, cold…
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Not Losing Weight While Running? Here’s Why (and What to Do Instead)
If you’ve been running consistently but the scale refuses to budge, you’re not alone. Not losing weight while running is one of the most common frustrations among runners and endurance athletes — especially when training volume increases and effort feels high. The good news? This doesn’t mean running “isn’t working,” and it doesn’t mean you’re…
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Why Does Treadmill Running Feel Harder Than Running Outside?
Have you ever jumped on the treadmill and struggled to keep your outdoor pace? Even experienced runners often find treadmill running mentally and physically tougher, despite the speed and effort being similar (or even easier) to road running. Fortunately, you’re not imagining it. There are several key reasons why treadmill running can feel harder than…
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About Me
Hi, I’m Chanelle — an amateur triathlete, avid runner, and lover of all things endurance.
I created The Ordinary Athlete to share real-life tips, training stories, and fuelling advice from someone who’s in it for the journey, not just the podium.