How to dry your running shoes
Among the challenges of running is how to get your shoes dry ready for your next run if they get wet. This becomes a more likely scenario when you live in the UK of course. How NOT to dry your…
Do I need to stretch after every run?
Let’s face it, stretching is the least enjoyable part of being a runner. Let’s look at how it can help you run faster. Why stretch? Not stretching will cause muscles to shorten and stiffen, which increases your likelihood of injury,…
Why am I not running faster?
Like most things in life, there are many possible reasons for not running faster. Training To run faster, you have to train regularly and to a high enough intensity to force physiological changes in the body. In the early days,…
How to train around a running injury
Injuries in running are incredibly common, as you’ve probably found if you’re reading this. After all that hard work, a couple of weeks or more without running can feel like torture so I want to help you stay positive and…
Do I need a running watch?
I’ve gone through quite a journey with this question. When I first started running at 11 years old, I tracked nothing, just went out and ran. After a few years of on and off training I wasn’t a big advocate…
Should I race if I’ve not trained properly?
It’s ok, ask any runner and they’ve been there. Training hasn’t quite gone to plan and race day is looming. At some point or other you might ask yourself if you should skip the race and either defer entry to…
Are running socks worth buying?
Runners sure do love their kit. Socks might be one of the last things people think about when it comes to their running clothing, but it can be a very worthwhile investment. What’s so special about them? Generally nothing….
Should I try Parkrun?
If you’re searching for this I’ll assume you know what parkrun is, if not head to www.parkrun.org.uk AFTER reading this post of course. I’m a big fan of parkrun. I love what they’ve done in increasing the number of…