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…
There may come a time that you need to run twice in one day in order to reach your goals. They’re suited mostly to marathon and ultramarathon training, so this article will discuss the method looking through that lens. Here’s…
If you’ve read a few of my blogs before, you’ll know that I’m a firm believer in individuality within the boundaries of what we know scientifically. To be honest from the start, there’s not really a right answer or any…
Getting started with running is hard, whether you’re heading out for the first time or returning from a period of not running. Chances are you might struggle to run for more than a few minutes at a time, and that’s…
As we include more and more technology into running, with data to analyse and athletes like Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgei (marathon world record holders) highlighted as the best in the world, it’s easy to get caught up and assume…
There are virtually no hard and fast rules for training endurance, whether for running, cycling, swimming or any other endurance sport. Why is it then that the 80:20 ratio is so commonly seen, and does it really hold true? …
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…
When putting together a running plan for yourself it can be hard to know how many miles to run. Whilst there are too many variables to give you direct answer, I’ll give you some tips here to make the decision…
There a numerous methods of training for a marathon when it comes to the runs you do, but here are the main features that will get you to the finish line of your marathon in style. Long run. No…
When we look at a training plan, especially one for 5k or 10k, you’ll certainly see interval sessions, but are they all basically the same? The formats of intervals. Interval sessions can be incredibly varied, not only in their…