Rest and recovery before, after and in between runs is incredibly important for any runner. In these guides we’ll explore running recovery tips, including how to improve recovery after running, how to get rid of soreness after running, what to do on recovery days from running, as well as the best running recovery tools.
Running and your period should not be overlooked. You know the feeling – you start your period and the last thing you feel like doing is going for a run or doing an intense workout. Your period doesn’t have to stop you in your tracks – you can still exercise – it’s just about adapting …
Embarking on a running journey is not just about your physical capabilities – it’s a mental challenge as well. When I started training for my first half marathon, I quickly found that mental resilience when running and was a crucial aspect of my training. It’s true when you first start running, you convince yourself that …
As a female runner, achieving success on the track involves more than just lacing up your shoes and hitting the pavement. The key to unlocking your full potential lies in understanding the critical relationship between nutrition and running performance. Fuelling your run as a female runner is a multifaceted process. It involves understanding your energy …
Hormones and female athletic performance have become a huge topic over the last decade. If you’re a woman, sex hormones like estrogen and progesterone play a crucial role in female athletic performance. They influence many aspects of an athlete’s physical and physiological capabilities. Despite the well-known repercussions of female sex hormones, few studies have investigated …
Stubborn inner thigh fat is the bane for many people looking to lose weight. On social media we are led to believe that a ‘thigh gap’ is desirable. When in fact a certain amount of inner thigh fat is completely normal! However, if you are looking to lose inner thigh fat, then the good news …
We’ve all heard of the runner’s high – that elusive post-run feeling that some runners experience after (or even during) a run. Many studies have been conducted over the years to understand exactly what causes the runner’s high. What’s clear is that some runners get it, whereas other runners don’t. If you are lucky enough …
Stuck in a running rut? If you are in need of some inspiration to lace up your running shoes, then look no further than the running books in this guide. The handful of books on this list will inspire, entertain and educate you – whether you’re a beginner runner or seasoned pro. We all have …
Running is physically demanding. In between exercise, work and family life, it can be challenging to eat a well-balanced diet and maintain optimum health. Many runners need a helping hand when it comes to getting their daily dose of essential vitamins and minerals. Supplements for runners are a great way to offset any nutritional deficiencies. …
We all know the importance of cross training for runners. Wall Pilates is a great form of cross training for runners to do on active recovery days to build strength, promote flexibility and improve mobility. Running and running alone will only get you so far. You need to be dabbling in ancillary work like cross …
You may have heard of pace per mile or VO2 Max as guides for how fast you should run. Heart rate when running is also a great tool to use to determine how hard you should be working during a run or workout. Most sports training programmes use the following variables: frequency, duration and intensity. …