How to Start Training for a Half Marathon
With races starting to be added to your diaries, plenty of you will run marathons and half-marathons over coming months. We look at how to get started training for a half-marathon. Looking ahead towards the end of the month, running… Read more »
The Simplest Running Plan For Christmas Week
Keen to keep a simple training schedule in place over Christmas? If you love running, you probably want to keep some kind of training schedule in place over the Christmas week. But it’s easier said than done. If you’ve been… Read more »
The Importance of Vitamin D
The chances are you’re feeling the effects of dark mornings and gloomy afternoons. Energy levels dip, it can be hard to feel motivated, and the shorter daylight hours can even trigger a range of emotional and mental health issues. Did… Read more »
5 Smart Changes for Winter Running Training
Make winter months a successful part of your annual training plan Most of us find running in the winter months more challenging – it’s dark, cold, and always raining. It feels much easier to bundle up and stay snuggled on… Read more »
How Hill Training Benefits Your Winter Running
Do you include hill sprints and hilly runs in your winter running training? Here are some of our favourite reasons for running hills in Autumn and Winter… Build Strength By Running Hills One of the most important reasons for including… Read more »
AN INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS NUTRITION
The science of Sports Nutrition is complex and often confusing, but it can be simplified into four basic components: Fuelling, Refuelling, Repairing and Recovery. FUELLING Carbohydrates = Instant Fuel All activities use fuel, which is measured in calories and often referred… Read more »
Should You Run Every Day?
At the time of writing, we are all allowed one form of outdoor exercise a day, for example a run, walk, or cycle – alone or with members of your household. If you go out, stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other… Read more »
Importance of Fluid Intake
For some individuals there is a greater focus on fuelling and refuelling their body with food rather than fluids pre exercise and post exercise, as generally people are aware that the body needs more energy from food to carry out… Read more »
EAT TO RECOVER – INGREDIENTS AND MEAL IDEAS
You put a lot of effort into your running sessions. But what happens when you take that final stride? Is that it – the run is over, now it’s time to get on with the rest of your day? Or… Read more »
How To Keep Running Whatever The Weather
It’s not great weather for runners. Rain, wind, floods and low temperatures make running less than appealing. Dress The Part It’s common sense but bears repeating – make sure your running kit is up to the job in winter. Before… Read more »