Strength and Conditioning has become really popular in the running community – particularly after the Olympics. Mo Farah has spoken of the benefits of a strength and conditioning programme to his performance. However, S & C is not exclusive …
Here’s a photo of my new cocker spaniel puppy called Ozzy.
I see a lot of runners that have been taken in by the advertisements of drinks such as Powerade, Red Bull, Monster Energy, Relentless, Lucozade and Powerade. The advertisements claim that these drinks actually IMPROVE performance and are almost ESSENTIAL …
Energy Drinks – Providing Energy or Draining Energy? Read more »
I speak to a lot of runners who have a tendency to believe that because they train and burn a lot of calories that they can eat and drink whatever they like.“My Garminsaid I burned 1000 calories in training. I …
In one of my previous articles, I wrote how important it was to get a good intake of Vitamins and Minerals. One of the most important of the minerals is Magnesium – due to the vast number of body processes …
Is it just me or is training harder and for longer just so you can have more ‘treats’ not a good idea? How many times have you trained really well before going home, drinking lots of alcohol and ate …
Do you Train for Longer so you can ‘Treat’ Yourself? Read more »
I love running in the hills when it snows. Here’s a few of the photos taken from some of my sessions this past week in South Shields. A great morning of running in the snow and enjoying the scenery.
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You know – I always feel amazing when I’m enjoying my running. I’m guessing if you’re reading this you know that feeling too. You get in from your run on a high – and you want to tell EVERYBODY how …
How to Enjoy your Running Again in 3 Simple Steps. Read more »
Running is one of the most basic forms of sport there is. It looks simple and straightforward – but there is ALOT of skill involved. The main skill that I want to talk about today is PACING. Alot …
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