*** IMPORTANT *** (I have gradually and responsibly increased my fasting hours and I also added my fast to the training a little at a time. If in doubt or on any medications please consult your doctor, make sure you are very well hydrated at all times specially on warmer days and keep some emergency […]
*** IMPORTANT: *** (I have gradually and responsibly increased my fasting hours and I also added my fast to my training a little at a time. If in doubt or on any medications please consult your doctor, make sure you are very well hydrated at all times specially on warmer days and keep some emergency […]
After Sunday’s race I thought I would give myself an extra day rest, a 13 miler at 6′.50″/ mile pace is a good reason for extra recovery. Originally I planned to run #14 on Wednesday morning, but I gladly postponed it because of work commitments and decided to move it to Thursday around midday. Then […]
How do you train for 100 Half Marathons? 4 key points to follow… I asked myself this question a couple of months ago when I thought about next year’s charity challenge. There are no plans or rules out there for anyone who is planning such a challenge. If you are an experienced runner and […]
The 4 phases of running … which muscles are engaged? Understanding which muscles are engaged during the different phases of running can help you identify your weaknesses and therefore concentrate on strengthening them. Even though most muscles used are in the lower body, you need to have upper body strength as well, and this is because […]
Don’t want to run? 10 health reasons why you should be running.. Running has countless benefits, listed below are ten important health benefits 1. Calorie burning (feel bloated? Eaten too much the night before? 5k will burn approx. 400cal, 10k 800cal, 12k 1000cal and 21k 1700cal) 2. Weight control/loss (a fast short run and a […]
Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness is very common with beginners and even experienced runners, particularly if you are beginning a new programme or changing intensity or length of your training. Muscle soreness can be felt for over 48 hours after an activity. As well as soreness you may experience fatigue, weakness and muscle stiffness. This is completely […]
We all have different running styles and that’s ok, we can’t all run like Bolt! Unfortunately most styles are forced upon us by weaknesses in our body , specially in the muscles that stabilise our legs. Any exercises to strengthen these muscles will help improve your running style and make you faster/stronger runner and reduce […]
The Three reasons why I won Shrewsbury parkrun 2015 Male points table competition: 1-Strength Training & Recovery Just running is not enough if you want stay injury free and run various competitions, overall body strengthening is a must and allow time for body to recover, make a weekly plan for training runs and gym workouts […]
Heyyy Runners ! It’s Friday night or as I prefer to call it “Parkrun Eve’s” night . Will be talking soon about Parkrun but tonight I want to talk about how I caught the bug, the “running bug”. I bet you can all remember your first ever “road run” , what do you mean you […]
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