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….
5 session plans for a faster 10k
After mastering 5k, the next logical step is to try out a few 10k runs or races. It’s a popular distance for several reasons, and a lot of runners I see for Runner’s MOTs want to bring their time for…
Are couch to 5k apps worth trying?
I’ll be up front and say early on that, yes, these apps are brilliant. But read on for why they work so well and how you can use them to get the best for yourself. Structure to your running…
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…
Can hiring a running coach make me faster?
This might seem like an obvious one, and to a degree you’d be right, but the way in which a coach can make you run faster may be less obvious. How do we run faster? There are a whole…
Running race preparations
You’ve put in the hard work in training, so the last thing you want to do is mess it up by being unprepared or missing a trick. Logistics Let’s get the obvious stuff out of the way. Check everything. Date,…
Is it better to run in the morning or evening?
Much is made of the effects of “fasted cardio” in the general fitness world, but is it better to run early or later in the day? First let’s get some facts here Is fasted cardio actually more beneficial for fat loss…
Should I join a running club?
Running is mostly a solo sport unless you’re lucky enough to have a friend who enjoys it too, who can meet at the same times and has similar fitness or goals. Joining a running club is then a very appealing…
Are interval runs better than long runs?
With all the talk about HIIT training and whatever the latest fitness craze is, you’d be forgiven if you think that intervals are superior to longer duration exercise. Intervals make you fitter, right? Fitness is a relative term as it…
