Signs Of Overtraining for Runners
One of the hardest things about following a training plan is often not the training itself, but it is acknowledging the signs of overtraining and knowing when you need to take a step-back and...
Matt
On Running Shoe Jargon
Knowing that it was getting close to the point where I would soon need to be replacing the latest faithful pair of running shoes, I anticipated I would do my usual trick of browsing the...
On Doogie Howser and Writing Things Down
The contemporary trend of writing down one’s musings via social media is a concept I’ve struggled with over the last few years. Whatever the medium of choice, be it blogging, twittering, or posting, I...
On a Runners Routine
I’m not one for routine, but, I try and leave the house at precisely 07:00am every day to begin my journey to work. I don’t like to leave late but when unforeseen events conspire...
Cross Training For Runners
A large proportion of running injuries originate from the same basic source. Doing too much, too soon. For beginners this could be caused by too sudden an increase in mileage, or for the more experienced...
The Best Running Songs of All Time
It’s cold, it’s raining, and you don’t want to be out in this. The wind is blowing you everywhere except forwards. Each step feels twice as hard as it should and you gave up...
The Benefits of Off-Road Running
There are a whole range of benefits to be had by introducing a bit of off-road running into your training plan. Off-road running is generally tougher than running on tarmac and while this, and...
Running Tips for Beginners
Don’t run tomorrow, run today I personally would never look at a training plan that started with Day 1 = Rest and it always amazes me the number of training plans I see that do...
On Running in Rome
Just back from a three-week stint working away (Rome) and was so nice to be out running my usual route today (Berkshire, England), even if the weather was slightly soggy in comparison. Managed to...
First Race: Essential Guide to the Do’s and Dont’s
So race day has nearly arrived! Running in your first race can be a nerve-racking experience. Especially if you have been used to just running on your own during your training plan, the prospect...
