This is an essay I wrote for my Master’s, Professional Practice in Sport. I’m sharing this in the hope of helping people understand factors they likely haven’t considered for marathon running, particularly related to interactions with others, self-perception and cognitive…
Strength training. One of the most neglected areas of training for many runners, and something that’s often addressed in ways that aren’t ideal. It can be a multifaceted part of training for all runners, and is especially important for marathoners,…
There are many ways to do most things, and running a faster marathon is no exception. Before I go into detail I’ll preface the rest of the article by saying that ultimately analysing what went well and not so well…
To run faster, you sometimes have to take a short term step backwards. Whether it’s a change in running technique or the addition of strength training, it can mean race times go in the “wrong” direction. The short term…
Things can transpire against you, whether it’s not having anyone to look after your child, a lack of time from finishing work late or even a thunderstorm, but it doesn’t mean you can’t still get in a good workout and…
There are lots of ways to improve running and the methods used depend on the metrics you choose to measure progress by. Let’s look at 3 of the easiest and most effective ways you can get better without spending more…
As runners we think about muscle and cardio endurance, flexibility and strength, but rarely if ever do people think about balance. Why does balance matter? Running is essentially a single sided exercise at any given moment, as we shift…