Traditionally, the cross-country season would be under way by now, and fields up and down the land would be filled with discarded-at-the-last-second jumpers, little red and white route markers and not a small amount of cake. This season, it’s a bit different, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make use of the excellent trails you’ll…
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 MoreWhere are you going?
What do you want to get from running? Do you want to be faster? To lose weight? To run further? Perhaps you just want to stay fit and well or don’t have any targets at all. For many of you, there was a time when you didn’t run – can you imagine?! Just because you’ve…
Read MoreDo you ‘just run’?
Someone once told me, “Just go out and run.” If your main aim is to enjoy running, that’s a perfectly sensible strategy to take. If your main aim is to stay fit for life, you may want to include some other types of training. Stretching, strength and mobility all play a part in our overall…
Read MoreIt’s all about balance
You’re a runner – how long can you balance on one foot without wobbling? Can you master the stork test? Have you ever stopped to realise that running is a one-legged activity? Have a go at balancing. Practice, rehearse and let yourself wobble. Your body will protect you, provided you don’t forget to breathe! Every…
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