Despite all the training, every run is not going to be an amazing experience. Beginner and advanced runners alike know what a bad run feels like, but there are ways to bounce back and recover after a bad run. After days, months and weeks of training, you may feel frustrated and even disheartened to find …
Running challenges have become very popular over the last few years. There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a difficult year for a lot of people, including runners. So if you’re missing running events, then try some of these best running challenges and start 2021 in the best way possible. A running challenge can be …
Self-confidence and athletic performance are intrinsically linked. You may feel your confidence comes and goes like the wind. One week you feel on top of the world, the next you struggle to even get out of the door. You’re not alone when it comes to self-confidence and athletic performance. Even elite and professional athletes have …
Plogging is relatively new to the running and fitness community. But, what is plogging? Why should you try it? Here are the key things you need to know about this latest fitness craze. Over the last few years there has been a greater drive to fight plastic pollution. According to Our World in Data, over …
Improving your speed, like improving your strength, is key to staying a strong and healthy runner. Strides are seen as the best form of speed training for beginners. Whilst speed training can take many forms, including interval training, tempo running and Fartlek training, it all has the main goal of making you a faster, stronger …
If you’re thinking of starting running again, then running during lockdown just might be the perfect time to start. But you may be wondering how to start running again in today’s climate. While gyms and fitness studios are closed across the world, outdoor sports like running have seen a surge in popularity as people try to …
There’s no doubt that once you get used to it, running feels great. The ability to get outdoors in the fresh air is great for your body and mind. But what are the benefits of running for your physical and mental health? Running is considered one of the best ways to improve your fitness. It …
Many runners are forced to hang up their shoes when an injury stops them in their tracks. The good news is there are quick and easy habits you can employ for injury free running. There’s nothing more annoying for a runner than pain. Pain can stop you in your tracks or it can be chronic …
You may be wondering how to get better at running without pounding the pavement each week. When I first started running, all I focus on was running. It didn’t occur to me that other forms of exercise and different modes of training could actually help me become a better runner. Like many runners, I was …
There are so many benefits of foam rolling, especially for runners who regularly experience tight or sore muscles after a long run. But how do you foam roll properly? Many runners think foam rolling is just for injured muscle rehab. This is a common mistake and one that could be holding you back. Foam rolling …