Be patient with running
Patience in running is an important topic and something that people seem to undervalue. Whether it’s coming back from an injury or illness, some time away from the sport, or just in general, people tend to want to rush their…
The problems with running too fast
The nature of someone who runs is generally going to lean towards challenging themselves, and striving for improvement. As a result of this, I often see people training far too hard and/or too fast in ways that harm them. I…
I’ve made every mistake and failed in running too
Over the years I’ve been asked if I’ve made mistakes in training, and often share some stories with my sports massage clients to help show them that none of us get it right all the time and that it isn’t…
Barefoot running: do’s, don’ts and how to do it safely
Whilst not at the height of its popularity any more, barefoot running is still something that crops up as a topic of conversation occasionally, with some excellent but also some rather sketchy advice and reasoning for using this particular training…
Pick your holidays carefully in marathon training
Everyone loves a holiday for the time away from many of our daily commitments, but for runners it’s an opportunity to explore new places, see amazing views and do completely different types of running such as fells and trails, or…
How to transition to zero drop shoes
Changing shoes can always have some slight drawbacks as you get used to them, even if they’re incredibly similar to models you’ve previously worn and liked wearing. Making the change to zero drop shoes however, is a different challenge altogether….
Can I split long runs into two runs?
Marathons require a lot of mileage, with the key session of each training week being a long run. Can this be split up and made into two runs? How can it be done in the best way? Let’s find out….
How to handle blisters
What’s the deal with blisters? They can be a real nuisance, they used to be associated with new footwear, but oftentimes new shoes are comfortable straight out of the box. So how do we get blisters? The answer is SHEAR….
Why use strength training as a runner?
Strength training has many benefits for runners. Often it’s used as part of rehabilitation for injuries and to enhance performance. Here we’ll look at these two uses in depth. Injury recovery If you’ve had an injury, you’ve likely Googled…
Marathon training for the injury prone
Injuries befall runners of all distances, and at some point or another we all get them, but for most recreational runners, a common time for this to happen is when you can least afford for it to. When training for…
