Heat stroke or heat exhaustion? The difference and what to do.
I love hot weather. I’d definitely rather be hot than cold. But when it comes to running, this kind of heat wave can certainly throw up some challenges. There are…
6 every day ways to get your strength work done.
It’s a natural reaction to think you need to join a gym to gain muscle but it’s not necessarily true. Yes, the fastest way to build muscle is to lift…
Why do I feel faint after a run?
Have you felt faint or dizzy after a long or hard run? It’s not uncommon for runners to experience some light headedness when they stop running. It often happens at…
Plantar fasciitis and running
Plantar fasciitis, a painful and frustrating condition, especially if you’re a runner. As a GP, this was a condition I saw all the time and I know how stubborn it…
Run Well: New audio book
I’m so excited! My book Run Well: Essential questions and answers for runners has been made into an audio book which launches on 31st May. It’s now available as a…
Too busy to run? Try productive running.
Are you too busy to run? Do you struggle to find the time to train? When you’re running are you constantly thinking of all the things you need to do…
Spitting and Running
In my opinion, there’s nothing more gross than being right behind a runner who decides to launch a mouthful of spit into the air. Thankfully I’ve never been hit by…
How can I get rid of a stitch?
Stitches are a right pain! I haven’t had one for ages and the other day, out of the blue, bang! A horrible, crampy pain in my right upper abdomen that…
Are you a real runner?
I was interviewed for an article the other day and I was asked, ‘When did you start calling yourself a runner?’ I know I’m most certainly a runner now, it’s…
Why do I feel cold after I run?
Do you feel freezing cold after you run? Are you shivering on the finish line? Maybe you’re ok but then an hour later the cold feeling kicks in? You are…