Welcome friend!
Hi, my name is Caroline Geoghegan and I started my running and fitness blog in 2018 with a view of helping people just like you to navigate the world of running.
Running has changed my life in so many ways. You read more about my story here. I’m now on a mission to share my love of running with as many people as possible.
I truly believe that there is so much more to running than just, well, running!
Running has so many physical and mental benefits and in order to get better at it, you need to be focusing on movement and exercises off the running track aswell.
On my running and fitness blog, I share tips from 5k running and 10k running to strength training and speedwork.
I’ve summarised some of the key areas and topics to get you started:
- Beginner running
- 5k running
- 10k running
- Half marathon running
- Strength training
- Speed training
- Running form
- Injury prevention
- Running recovery and wellbeing
- Running motivation
- Running nutrition
You will find links to some of my most popular articles for each topic below.
Beginner running
If you’re a beginner and new to running – welcome! I regularly work with beginner runners and I write a lot about beginner running on my blog.
How to run properly: Running technique for beginners
Your complete guide to the Couch to 5k programme
What to expect at your first Parkrun
How many miles is a 5k? An essential guide to running your first 5k
6 surprising ways to make running easier
How to choose the right running shoes for beginners
5k running
Once you’ve run your first 5k, you may be looking for your next challenge. If so, there are plenty of options out there for you depending on your preferences.
How to run a 5k in 25 minutes or less
How to run a 5k in 30 minutes or less
8 ways to run for longer without getting so tired
Run a faster 5k: What is the average time to run a 5k?
10k running
How to run a 10k in 45 minutes or less
How to run a 10k in 60 minutes or less
Run a faster 10k: What is the average time to run a 10k?
Half marathon running
How to run a half marathon in 2 hours or less
First half marathon tips: 11 things I wish I’d known before running my first half marathon
How to recover after a half marathon
5 rules for half marathon training
Strength training
There is so much off the running track that you need to think about and include in your training if you want to become stronger and faster. Strength training is an essential part of this.
Strength training: A complete guide for runners
5 ways weightlifting can help you become a stronger and faster runner
HIIT: The complete guide for runners
7 hip strengthening exercises for runners
7 of the best glute strengthening exercises for runners
Run strong: 30 day strength training plan for runners
9 of the best bodyweight exercises for runners
30 day at home workout challenge for runners
Speedwork
One of the best things about running is that it is limitless in terms of setting goals. There are so many ways to improve and challenge yourself. If you’d like to be able to run faster or achieve your next PB, there are many ways to approach this. Speedwork is a great way to improve your speed, power and stamina.
6 secrets to increase your speed
A complete guide to tempo running
6 interval training benefits for runners
Run faster and improve your form: How to run strides
Running form
Running form is so important but it is often overlooked by many runners. Proper running form can help you run more efficiently and make you less injury prone.
How to run properly: Running technique for beginners
The essential head to toe guide to running form and technique
4 simple tips to improve running form
7 essential running drills to improve form and performance
Run faster and improve your form: How to run strides
Running form: Proper arm swing and ways to improve it
7 hip strengthening exercises to improve running form
4 ways to improve your running cadence
Injury prevention
If you keep getting injured, it may be a sign that you need to change something in your training plan. Injuries can often be prevented with the right approach.
6 injury prevention strategies for pain free running
4 powerful habits to help prevent running injuries
The best cool down stretches to do after a run
Shin splints: Exercises, symptoms and treatment
IT band syndrome: Exercises, symptoms and treatment
6 exercises to help prevent runner’s knee
Running and mental health
There’s no doubt running has many physical and mental health benefits. You can think of running as a form of moving meditation.
How to practice mindful running
Running for mental health: 7 ways running can help you overcome anxiety
Run happy: 6 mental benefits of running
6 tips for successfully running with a chronic illness
Running motivation
Running is HARD! If you struggle to motivate yourself to go for a run, then dig deep inside and find that thing that makes you want to get out there and hit the pavcment.
9 ways to motivate yourself to go for a run
Common barriers to exercise and how to overcome them
How to fit running into a busy schedule
How to start running again after a long break
7 actionable tips for running in the morning
5 practical tips to keep your running motivation during the pandemic
Food and nutrition
Food and nutrition for runners are really important. Without proper nutrition, you make the mistake of not fuelling your race in the right way.
4 common pre-run eating mistakes you’re probably making
Recipes for runners: Raw chocolate energy balls
Vegan recipes for runners: The best vegan cookbooks for runners
The best protein foods for runners: What you should know about protein