5-minute warm-up for runners
If you’ve traditionally not warmed up before a run but then begun implementing it into your routine, you’ll know how different it can feel. It might not be interesting, and you may well be short on time and tempted to…
Core strength exercises for runners
Nearly all experienced runners know that a strong core is a key element of running better, faster and with fewer injuries. The go-to routine of sit-ups, crunches and planks will help, but there’s much more to core strength in running….
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…
Looking at your 10k time for a faster marathon
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
