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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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”
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”
What do you do?
Sometimes, long slow runs can be really boring and it’s more about the mental game than the physical one. Some people advocate counting or trying to remember a list of things; ANYTHING to take your mind off running! This article was published 18 months ago and, with many runners getting ready for longer-distance races atContinue reading “What do you do?”
Struggling to get started?
This guidance from Public Health England was published today (23rd January 2020), but it’s nothing new. Many people know that they should move more, but it can be hard to get started. This magical ‘moving more‘ doesn’t mean you have to go to Zumba three times a week or train for a marathon. Start withContinue reading “Struggling to get started?”
