Deload weeks in marathon training
Within a 12-16 week marathon training block there are many options you have in order to ensure you get to the start line in peak condition and without injury. Deload weeks are a great example of one such choice. …
Don’t rely on supports, strengthen your running muscles
Injuries happen. It’s virtually inevitable at some point, but as much as tape, straps and supports may be needed in the short term, don’t let yourself become reliant. The healing process It’s important to take time, listen to the professionals treating your…
Does running more cause more injuries?
With longer races come more training miles and a higher rate of injury in a fair few cases. But does the extra mileage cause the problem? Let’s find out. Causation and correlation I have no doubt that for a…
How to get rid of leg soreness fast
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…
Does running get easier?
Does running get easier? Your first few runs are always hard. Whether you’re new to running or returning after a period away from the sport, it’s a challenge to get going. Does it become easier over time? Endurance…
Common running training mistakes
None of us are perfect, and with running training being so nuanced due to so many variables, we’re bound to make a few mistakes. Here we’ll look at some of the common slip ups people make and how to avoid…
Running weight loss – consistent of variable calories
If you’ve read some of my other blogs on running weight loss, you’ll see lots of tips on how to do it safely and why it helps. One thing I haven’t discussed is whether you should keep calories the same…
Why we do recovery runs
Recovery runs are an important part of training, especially when clocking up a lot of miles, or several miles at high intensity. Let’s look at why we need to do them. Keeping fitness moving When we stress the body, in…