Better posture for faster running
We often read how bad our current habits are for our health, and particularly our posture. Some things like having to sit at a desk all day, we have little influence over, but other elements we can control, such as…
Using test runs to measure progress
During the COVID-19 lockdown, all physical races have been cancelled. Virtual races are an option, but not something that suits everyone. Here’s what you can do. Test yourself Pick a route for a distance you want to improve at….
Club runner? Why you should consider switching your long run days
Planning what days you run, for what distance/time and at what intensity, can be a tricky thing to do. In preparation for marathons in particular, you have to do some tough long runs, lasting up to around 3 hours or…
How to adapt your training for hot weather
In the UK for a few all too brief weeks every year we get some hot weather, and we’re just not that good at handling it at times. Change your session times It’s pretty obvious to move your sessions…
Why bad runs can still be helpful
Not every run is going to go all that well. Some will be down-right terrible by some metrics, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t useful. With the right mindset of growth and development, they can be the best lessons you…
What pace should I do recovery runs at?
Recovery runs are a part of training that gains more importance the long the race is that you’re training for. If you’re usually racing 10k, you’ll use easier long runs, but if you’re marathon training you’ll have short and long…
Sports bars vs fruit bars for running
Endurance athletes are spoilt for choice when it comes to carb supplements to use on the go. Specific sports bars are a common choice for marathon runners and especially ultramarathoners, but how do they stack up against other non-endurance products?…
Changing habits to run better
When people talk and write about habit change, we tend to think about dieting and New Year’s resolutions a lot of the time, but habit change goes way beyond the scope of an arbitrary date or what we eat. Let’s…
What to consider when writing a running training cycle
If you’re someone who writes their own training plans, it can be a difficult task with so many potential choices to make. Here I’ll give you some tips to make it a whole lot easier and more effective. What…
The effect of weight loss in runners
There have been a few cases in recent years of professional or semi-professional athletes being pushed to lose more weight with the idea that it’ll help them run faster. In these instances, it’s gone beyond the limits though and had…
