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…
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…
If you’ve run a marathon before and have another planned, there’s a good chance you want to run it a little, or maybe a lot, faster. Whilst there are non-negotiable parts of marathon training which will help, an undervalued area…
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….
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…
I read an article saying you should always negative split a marathon to preserve carbs as long as possible by keeping the heart rate low, It said that the body couldn’t rely on carbohydrate to fuel the marathon distance and…
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…
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…
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…
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?…
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…