When I first started running I never realised how important breathing was. Sounds stupid I know but I soon found that breathing correctly was critical if I wanted to become more than just a casual jogger and achieve some good times over long distances. This is a good starting point for runners that find theyContinue reading “Breathing techniques for runners”
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Summer Running Tips
The weather is due to warmup in much of the UK next week. As the summer holiday season is here and who knows we might get a good run of warm weather. Here is a good article on advice for running in the heat. Article from run and become.com From clothing to route-planning, Sarah ScottContinue reading “Summer Running Tips”
The reasons that we run – pickupthepacepaul
Pickupthepacepaul is a great blog, I encourage you to follow it. This is a great little piece about the reasons that drive us to putting our running shoes on and getting out there 👍 pickupthepacepaul.com/2019/07/12/run-happy
Runner recovery – another view on recovery strategies for runners
As I complete my first post ultramarathon recovery run I again think recovery strategies. As important as training strategies. I’m an advocate of active recovery and getting backlog to running in a small and controlled fashion quickly after an event. The article link below explores the thoughts of a professional runner and their strategies forContinue reading “Runner recovery – another view on recovery strategies for runners”
25 Recovery Tips from the Best Ultramarathoners in the World – Runners Connect
Following my recent theme of advice posts, this is a good general view on post Ultra recovery. It’s a US article but obviously relevant wherever. Obviously everyone is unique so these are some good ideas, concepts of even just expectations for how long it might take. Some will suit and some won’t but it’s aContinue reading “25 Recovery Tips from the Best Ultramarathoners in the World – Runners Connect”
The things nobody tells you before you run an ultra!
If you’ve never run one bit are thinking about it the. Here are some of the million and one things you can find online about ultra running!! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/body/10-things-no-one-tells-run-ultra-marathon/
2 Weeks to The Stones
Less than 2 weeks left, no backing out now! That said currently I’m still looking forward to the day and nerves haven’t really kicked in, not fully! As I put this together the mood is optimistic, and I’m confident of getting through the challenge, OK I’m really quite pumped up about it and can’t waitContinue reading “2 Weeks to The Stones”
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