How to use Strava to run faster
Strava is a fantastic app, and when used the right way, it can be a big boost to your running performance and motivation.
Strava is a fantastic app, and when used the right way, it can be a big boost to your running performance and motivation.
Whilst shoes can be relatively expensive, running is actually quite a low-cost sport to do and do well. It doesn’t stop on the road or trail though, you don’t need a gym membership at all to get stronger for running…
Whilst you may race many times per year, there are no doubt a couple of races which are most important to you, whether that’s because they’re flat and fast to run a PB, or it’s a challenging course that you…
Strength training. One of the most neglected areas of training for many runners, and something that’s often addressed in ways that aren’t ideal. It can be a multifaceted part of training for all runners, and is especially important for marathoners,…
Although it was a staple of P.E. lessons and sports for years, static stretching was put on the back-burner a few years back as the education from governing bodies and exams slowly changed to reflect more modern research and scientific…
I’ve discussed the importance of hill training in a previous blog, but how can you add this type of running to your plan? Hill training options There are any number of session types you can use with hills. Depending…
After your long training run, marathon or ultra, you may well have a fair bit of leg soreness from all the work you’ve done. Here are my tips to help you get back to normal that bit faster. Get…