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You’ve trained.You’ve done the long runs.You’ve shown up again and again. And now — the Chania Marathon is almost here. This is your chance to celebrate all the effort you’ve put in. But what you do in the final week matters just as much as your training. Here’s how to prepare your body, your mind, and your gear so you feel strong, calm, and ready when you hit the start line in Chania. 1. Rest Your Body (and Your Mind) The week before the race is about doing less — not more. Let your muscles rebuild. Let your energy come

How to Manage Inflammation as a Runner (Especially for Women) Running is powerful. It gives us freedom, strength, and confidence. But if we don’t let our bodies recover properly, running can also lead to long-term stress and inflammation. That’s when soreness, fatigue, and burnout show up—and stay. In this post, I’ll explain the difference between good and bad inflammation, how it affects runners, and how you can manage it—especially as a woman at different stages of life. Let’s get into it. What Is Inflammation? Inflammation is your body’s way of healing. It’s a response to stress, injury, or infection. There