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Beginner runner tips and advice. Schedules for new runners and couch to 5K. Breathing for running, running to lose weight and how to get started.
It’s a fact of modern-day life that one of the first questions newbie runners ask is: “Where to put your phone when running?” If you want a heated discussion with a group of runners just slip “what’s your choice for running with a phone” into the conversation and wait for the sparks to fly. This …
It’s a crazy world. The Couch to 5K program was invented by Josh Clark the founder of a design agency. No sports science degree, no coaching experience, yet he came up with a running program that’s helped millions of people around the world become runners. The brilliance of the program lies in it’s slow build …
Running for weight loss can be one of the most effective ways of losing weight. It doesn’t take much equipment, no expensive gym membership plus there’s no need to follow a ridiculously low calorie diet. Just strap on a pair of running shoes and away you go. Yet it’s not without it’s pitfalls, lose too …
Okay I confess. I have a vested interest in this question, “Is running good for you?” It’s been a big part of my life since I first started at the age of 15. I can still remember those first few runs. Going out at night or running in the local woods so no-one saw my …
So here goes. I want to weigh in on a controversial topic and blow away a few myths. Run 5 miles a day. Is it good for you? Is it advisable? Or will it leave you chronically injured doing nothing for your weight loss or fitness? Like all good controversial running topics the answer to …
Becoming a better runner is about more than ticking off items on a checklist – intervals, strength training, increasing mileage… I’ve seen people do all these things and still fail to improve. It’s as if there’s something lacking. A mental block that stops the transition from mediocre to exceptional. Certainly not everyone has the demigod …
There’s a picture somewhere in my home showing me part-way through a 180 mile run from Everest Base Camp to Kathmandu. I’m 22, the lightest I’ve ever been, before and since, and guess what? I still have a little belly fat! Now not all belly fat is equal. That little tummy in my old picture …
Running is a tried and tested way of getting into shape. But if you’re a newbie and you want to start to run it’s best to take it slow. Follow these running tips for beginners to discover your passion for all things running… This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a commission if …
It’s frustrating. Just as your running is going well and you’re sticking to your training plan, you get a cold. What should you do? Is running with a cold really a bad idea? I’m sure every seasoned runner has run with a cold at some stage. It doesn’t help that cold symptoms can have other …
The biggest complaint when someone takes up running? It feels so hard! You can’t breathe, your legs ache and your head is telling you to stop right now! So how do you make running feel easier? It’s not just beginner runners who struggle. Every runner will tell you, running after a layoff is tough. It …
You’re not alone if you’ve been hit by the urge to poop when running. I once stopped and used a spectator’s bathroom when running my first marathon. It’s embarrassing but right up there as one of the top concerns for all runners. So lets dig into why running makes you poop and how do you …
At some point as a runner you’ll be dragged into the running form debate. There’s this idea your running form is the cure all answer to avoiding injuries. Improve your form and become a better runner. It’s a seductive argument. Elite runners usually have excellent running form. If you want to be a better runner, …
