The last week in the UK has been extremely unsettling. Social media often shows us the best of people, with locally organised support-groups popping up all over the place. However, access to so much information can sometimes be confusing, as experts of varying quality offer conflicting advice about what to do for the best. IContinue reading “Intention”
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What do you want to be different?
How’s your New Year’s Resolution going? If it’s going well, well done! If it’s not going so well, now’s a great time to try again. In fact, any time is a good time to try again. Before you reset your target, think really carefully about what it is you want to be different. List theContinue reading “What do you want to be different?”
Sleep
It’s that time of year again, when distance runners feel tired and hungry ALL the time. As you up your training, whether it’s couch-to-5k or up to marathon distance, your body needs time to repair itself. If you’re feeling particularly tired, you might need to go to bed earlier or even have a nap. IContinue reading “Sleep”
Stretching
Do you feel a bit stiff in the morning or after a day at your desk? That’s your fascia complaining… Make sure you’re well hydrated and spend a few minutes stretching everything out; the stiffness will vanish and you’ll start to feel better. The trouble is, the fuzzed-up feeling often returns. People often say thatContinue reading “Stretching”
Training Triumvirate
This cycle represents the features required to improve athletic performance. We also have to take into account the desire and capacity for improved performance. The choices we make around our training will shape how we train and whether or not we achieve our goals. Look at your training diary and ask yourself these questions:Do youContinue reading “Training Triumvirate”
