Indian running shoes facts & figures, renegade rows help build core, online training plans, Gout Gout lowered the national 200 m record & much more!
#WhatsUpThisWeek?
State of running shoes in India 2025, with 2,800 publicly tagged Strava uploads, reveals what runners wear, beyond Instagram hype at #GeekonFeet
Renegade rows help runners build core stability, which improves balance and posture. Know how to do this at #WoW
Planning to self-train for the upcoming season, we have prepared a self-paced training plan for you at #Runstrong. Whether a beginner or seasoned runner, this plan has something for everyone.
Australia’s Gout Gout lowered his own national 200 m record to 20.02secs, this and more at RunSHORTS
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#GeeksPoll
Barefoot running has its benefits: better proprioception, natural stride. But it’s not for everyone. Blisters, calf strain, achilles soreness, rough roads, and your feet will protest for sure.
Have you tried barefoot running? What's your take? #geekspoll
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The results of last week's poll on their take on rave/social run clubs are here.
#WoW - Renegade Rows
Renegade rows help runners build core stability, which improves balance and posture during runs. They also strengthen the upper back and shoulders to support efficient arm drive and reduce fatigue.
How to do it?
Start in a high plank position with a dumbbell in each hand, wrists stacked under shoulders, & feet hip-width apart.
Engage your core to keep your body straight from head to heels—avoid letting your hips drop or rotate.
Row one dumbbell towards your ribcage by bending the elbow, keeping the arm close to your body.
Lower the dumbbell back to the floor with control and repeat on the other side.
Continue alternating sides for the desired number of reps.
Keep movements slow and controlled to maximize core engagement and prevent twisting.
We have bundled “improving pelvic drop” workouts for easy access for runners.
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@GeeksOnFeet: The state of Running Shoes in India - 2025
A scrape of 2,800 publicly tagged Strava uploads reveals what runners wore, beyond Instagram hype.
ASICS tops the charts, led by Novablast, Gel-Kayano, and Nimbus. Nike closely follows Asics with Vaporfly, Alphafly, and the ever-reliable Pegasus. Brooks and Saucony punch above their weight, while Adidas and Puma sit mid-pack, while HOKA keeps a niche despite limited retail presence.
Read the full story at geeksonfeet.com
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Sprint prodigy Gout Gout resets Australia’s 200 m record in Ostrava
Australia’s 17-year-old sprint sensation Gout Gout lowered his own national 200 m record to 20.02 s at the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava, powering past Cuba’s Reynier Mena over the final 20 m. The run moves him to joint-6th on the world U20 all-time list and keeps the sub-20 target in sight ahead of September’s world championships, where he is already selected. Read more here.
Faith Kipyegon’s Historic Sub-4 Attempt in the Mile – June 26 (Tomorrow)
On June 26 in Paris, Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon will attempt to become the first woman ever to break the 4-minute mile barrier. Dubbed "Breaking4: Faith Kipyegon vs. the 4-Minute Mile", the Nike-backed time trial mirrors Eliud Kipchoge’s sub-2 marathon efforts. Held at Stade Sébastien Charléty, where Kipyegon set world records in the 1500m and 5000m, the event won’t be record-eligible but aims to inspire and test human limits. She will be in custom spikes and will have pace support. Kipyegon’s current mile best is 4:07.64, and she needs an 8-second improvement to redefine what's possible for women in sport.
It will be livestreamed on YouTube. The link is here.
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#TipOfTheWeek: Half-time Recovery Rule
Life happens: vacations, work stress, illness, or simply burnout. Most runners, at some point, take a few weeks off for recovery. The fear is always: "How much fitness did I lose?"
Here’s the good news: You can regain most of what you lost in half the time. For example, if you are off for 4 weeks, you could recover to the baseline with 2 weeks of training. This is known as the “half-time recovery rule,” and it's backed by several studies. Your body remembers the training despite the break. Thanks to neuromuscular patterns, retained muscle nuclei, and persistent aerobic pathways. This is especially true if you had been training consistently before the break.
Even one light session a week during your “off” period can cut your fitness losses in half. But even if you stopped completely, you’re not starting over, but you’re starting again, smarter.
#TriviaOfTheWeek: International Yoga Day
Did you know that the International Yoga Day, celebrated annually on June 21st, was proposed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and officially declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014? June 21st was specifically chosen to coincide with the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, a day that holds deep cultural and often religious significance across various traditions and countries worldwide.
Let us know how you celebrated by tweeting to us at @geeksonfeet with pictures!
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Contributors to this edition: Aditi Pandya, Karthik Nadar, and Aravind Yarra