Marathon training paces
When it comes to marathon training, there are lots of “rules” about how to do it. One of the most commonly quoted rules is that long runs should be performed at 45-60 seconds per mile slower than your target pace….
When to use double run days
There may come a time that you need to run twice in one day in order to reach your goals. They’re suited mostly to marathon and ultramarathon training, so this article will discuss the method looking through that lens. Here’s…
Hydration packs for running
How to stay hydrated during summertime running, especially on your long, slow runs can be a tricky proposition with many potential options. Hydration packs are one of the solutions. What is a hydration pack? Think of a small backpack but…
Run better before running more
Whether you want to get faster or are returning from an injury, running better before you start running more is the key to achieving your target. What does running better mean? Running better means you have a more efficient technique,…
Don’t rely on supports, strengthen your running muscles
Injuries happen. It’s virtually inevitable at some point, but as much as tape, straps and supports may be needed in the short term, don’t let yourself become reliant. The healing process It’s important to take time, listen to the professionals treating your…
Lights for running in the dark
As the nights draw in and darkness comes much earlier, the daylight and sunset runs of spring and summer quickly become a thing of the past. You need to light your run, but how are you going to do that? A…
How to adapt running for cold weather
When cold weather hits there are lots of things to consider, here are some of the training considerations to make. Warm-ups Aside from the changes in blood pressure, pulse and joint fluid, we want to raise our temperature a…
What to eat and drink for long runs and races
We’re spoilt these days with the enormous variety of gels, bars, drinks and chews we can use to fuel our long training runs and races. Here I’ll break down some of the benefits and costs of the options available. …
Is balance important for runners?
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…
Does running more cause more injuries?
With longer races come more training miles and a higher rate of injury in a fair few cases. But does the extra mileage cause the problem? Let’s find out. Causation and correlation I have no doubt that for a…
