4 Golden Rules For Marathon-Day Nutrition
As Dave Bedford famously proved in 1981, when he ran the London Marathon after a night of drinking and a [...]
Why it pays to warm up properly
Let's be honest, we've all skipped a warm up or two (or seven) whether it's because our time was [...]
Kettlebell Workout For Runners
For years kettlebells were considered the preserve of Russian soldiers and circus strongmen. However their fairly recent increase in [...]
Jurassic Coast Challenge
“It’s not a race, it’s a challenge,” said Ben as he delivered the race briefing to the numerous bleary-eyed runners [...]
6 Nutrients All Runners Need
When preparing for a race, not only do you need to pay heed to your training, you also need to [...]
Healthy Takeaway Alternatives
Got your local Indian on your favourite contacts? Addicted to takeaways? A recent survey* showed that takeaways are rapidly becoming a [...]
How To Prevent Knee Pain
Feeling weak at the knees? Poor hip mobility and weak glute muscles could be the answer. Runner’s knee is a [...]
Q&A: Paul Sinton-Hewitt
From humble beginnings – in Bushy Park, in 2004 – parkrun has exploded into a global phenomenon. It's helped [...]
Toega – Yoga For Your Feet
Foot strength is an oft-overlooked area of a runner’s anatomy, but weak feet can contribute to a host of [...]
Strength Training For Runners
Being a strong runner is not just about running more and more miles. In fact, doing more running to improve [...]
Reflections On Running #12: Grouping Together
“That was tough. You need friends to run with, no doubt.” Those are the words of my running friend Dave [...]
Arc of Attrition Race Report
A runner tackles one of the more gentle ascents I remember when I was a kid in the [...]