Is this you…? “Sorry, I can’t go to <insert event> because I have to run 12 miles tomorrow.” How about…? “Sorry, I can’t do that training run tomorrow because I have to <insert reason>” What do you say in order to avoid things you just don’t want to do?
Read MoreThe Long, Slow Run
If you’re training for an event or trying to build up your stamina to run further, the LSR will become an important part of your training. The other work you do should build your strength and speed, but if you want to go further or run for longer, you need to incorporate long, slow running…
Read MoreDressing for the conditions
After the longest, hottest summer on record (or so it felt), the weather’s definitely turned. If you’re going to be out in all weathers (waves!), you’ll need to layer up so that you don’t get cold between efforts or on your longer runs. Start with a base layer (long-sleeved when it’s really cold), preferably in…
Read MoreHow do you feel about your body?
I’m not really into memes, especially ‘health and fitness’ ones because they’re usually a bit glib. That said, this one does the rounds every now and then and it really pushes my good buttons: I first started running because someone told me I wouldn’t be able to, but also because I was heading towards being…
Read MoreThe benefits of running
Various organisations and experts suggest that there are five key ways to wellbeing and I’m pretty sure that running offers access to all of them. What do you think? 1. Connect Many of us having running buddies; they’re the people who know us better than our own families. We talk with them about everything, especially…
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