What should I do if I miss a run?
Whilst we all have the best of intentions with our training, sometimes life gets in the way and we miss a run. The question then is, what should you do if you miss a run? As is the case with…
Returning to running after an injury
We can do the best training in the world and still not completely avoid injuries. Kenenisa Bekele proved that when he withdrew from the 2020 London Marathon with a calf injury. If these issues are going to be unavoidable, we…
How should I plan running routes?
Whether you’re in your marathon specific block of training or you’re focused on increasing speed for longer term marathon success, good route planning can be a useful tool in reaching PBs. Route planning tools Google maps is of course a…
Four running route types and their benefits
There are lots of ways to plan a running route. Below I’ve listed the four most common types with some of the pros and cons for each. I would recommend using all four in your training to keep variety and…
How can I increase my stride length
There are many ways to run faster. Increasing stride length is just one of these but will do far more than just make you faster. How a longer stride makes you faster. You’re likely taking 160-180 steps per minute when…
Why you should track your food intake to optimise training
As runner’s we often track just about every conceivable statistic in an attempt to compare our runs to previous efforts, and of course to improve. Less common though is the action of tracking what food we eat. Here’s what you’re…
A bodyweight workout for when you can’t run
Things can transpire against you, whether it’s not having anyone to look after your child, a lack of time from finishing work late or even a thunderstorm, but it doesn’t mean you can’t still get in a good workout and…
Should I get a gait analysis?
A gait analysis is a review of your running style, often focused on foot placement for purchasing the correct shoes. There are various methods but always the idea is to ensure you’re landing well on the foot, with a comfortable…
How to become a better runner without spending more time training
There are lots of ways to improve running and the methods used depend on the metrics you choose to measure progress by. Let’s look at 3 of the easiest and most effective ways you can get better without spending more…
Should I monitor my heart rate when running?
There are numerous methods by which to gauge the effort of a run and potentially alter your pace accordingly. Here I’ll discuss the positives and negatives of using your heart rate. Why measure heart rate? The rate at which…
