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Taking up running will change your life. I mean it. Running isn’t just a way of exercising, it’s joining a community (and not in a scary religious cult type of way). Yet the question most would-be runners want to know is “How running changes your body”. Most of it’s good. Really good. But if you’re …
We may all love a bit of sunshine, especially when you live somewhere where it rains a lot, but running in the heat is TOUGH. It’s all too easy to abandon training plans or end up running into trouble by being too ambitious. I know, I’ve been there! This post contains affiliate links. This means …
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 …
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, …
What type of runner are you? Is your aim to run faster or are you busy clocking up the miles with your eyes solely on the marathon? If it’s the latter you’re not alone. I’ve seen it time and time again. Someone gets the running bug. They complete their first 5K race with a big …
Now I’m not saying I’ve never used the gym, but for me it’s always been a stop-gap. A means of exercise when you can’t get into the hills. Or a way to strengthen muscles so you can spend more time in the hills trail running… Trail running works your core, leg muscles and upper body. …
I know this is going to be controversial. There’s zillions of blog posts telling you running on tired legs leads to loss of form and injury. It can even lead to chronic fatigue. But there’s a balance. If you’ve ruled out red flags such as excessive fatigue, poor sleep, a high resting heart rate or …
It’s no wonder trail running is rapidly increasing in popularity. It ticks all the boxes for destressing, getting into shape, making new friends and seeking adventure. Here are my top 10 reasons to loving trail running… This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a commission if you make a purchase through my links, …
