How many weeks do you need to train for a marathon? Well, the answer really depends on you. How long have you been running for? Are you a first time marathon runner? Do you have a history of injury? What are your goals? How much time do you have in between work and family to …
Have you ever woken up a day or two after a run or workout with your muscles aching more than they did during or immediately after your workout? Welcome to the world of DOMS or Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. This is where 12-24 hours after your exercise your muscles feel sore and achey and is …
Fartlek running. Not everyone likes doing it, not everyone knows how to do it, but fartlek running is one of the easiest ways for all runners to improve. Why? Because fartlek running works on both your aerobic and your lactate endurance. It helps you run longer and by building your lactate endurance helps you to …
What should you eat if you are running in the morning? Should you eat anything at all? This is a question I get asked a lot and the answer I often give is it depends! It depends on How long you are running for Are you running easy or doing a hard speed session How …
Here in the UK we’ve just experienced the hottest day in July since records began – a blistering 38 degrees C. Now, I love being warm and outside with the sun shinning down but I’m afraid I’m a bit like Goldilocks. It has to be not too cold, not too hot, just right. And I’m …