Running Headfirst
Dr Will O'ConnorHey👋, I'm Dr Will, and I'm a runner, coach, scientist, family man, and businessman. This is a personal blog, of what I'm currently working on (or towards) in my running.
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The funny thing about runners
Hey Runners,
My run-walk content has exposed the funny thing about runners. (see the playlist here)
We’re ok backing off once when there’s no other option, but doing it before we’re forced to feels like we’re leaving something on the tabl...
Can walking make you a faster runner?
Hey Runners,
If I told you I walked during a marathon because I was cooked, you’d get it.
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If I told you I walked because I felt great and...
15:39 5km and The Conclusion of My Blog Series
Starting With My Best - 15:39
As the track season kicked off, I was not only marking the beginning of my journey to a sub-15 minute 5K but also signalling an end to an incredible year of running. Running a personal best of 15:39 was the...
Analyzing Interval Training - What this means for my 5km run time (and maybe yours)
(Sorry to the listeners, the audio wouldn’t upload. Will try again later)
Last week was a big one. December is always one of those months where everything takes off. People know that the world is about to shut down for a few weeks, so ever...
A Week of Data-Driven Running
This past week was pivotal as I transitioned from triathlon to focusing solely on breaking the sub-15 minute barrier in the 5K. The week was characterised by consistent training, strategic recovery, and detailed monitoring of my performance...
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