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 …
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 …
Runners – how much time do you give your warm up routine before you start running? Be honest! A brisk 5 minute walk, an ‘easy’ first mile or a half hearted attempt at a few stretches because you kind of know you should? A warm up routine is essential for runners. It could be the …
Did you know that one of the most injury prone sports is running? More than rugby, or football, or cycling. In fact, research has estimated that between 30-75% of runners per year will get injured. Why is this? Part of me thinks it because it is so easy to go for a run most runners …
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