What I’ve Learnt in 16 Years of Running
My daughter is celebrating her sixteenth birthday and I started running just after she was born. I can’t believe I’ve been running for sixteen whole years, I didn’t think I’d…
What Actually is a Runner’s High?
Have you had a runner’s high? What goes on in your body during a runner’s high that makes you feel so GOOD? Let’s explore this phenomenon. You might find yourself…
Choosing a Marathon Training Plan
If you google ‘marathon training plan’ you can easily feel overwhelmed. There are literally hundreds to choose from. How on earth do you decide which one is right for you?…
Getting Back to Running After a Holiday
If you’ve had your holiday, I hope it was good and you’re feeling relaxed and recharged. If you’re about to go away, then I wish you safe and happy travels….
Improve Your Running – Part 8. Big picture
I can’t believe it’s already the final week of my Improve Your Running series. I really hope it has helped you and given you some ideas of things to try…
Improve Your Running – Part 6. Others
I think this is my favourite of these Improve Your Running tips. Running with others is a very powerful but also fun way to make progress. When I think of…
Improve Your Running-Part 5. Mixing
We’re on week 5 of Improve Your Running and I hope the tips have been useful so far. This week brings in previous ideas but adds a bit extra too….
Improve Your Running – Part 4. Breathing
Feeling out of breath is unpleasant! Your body is desperately trying to return the status quo. The drive to stop and get your breath back is intense. As a new…
Improve Your Running – Part 3. Hills
Don’t run for the hills the second I mention the H word … please! Hear me out. This is the third of eight tips in my series to help you…
Improve Your Running – Part 2. Discomfort
Welcome to part 2 of my Improve Your Running series. Each week, for eight weeks, I’m sharing some tips and things for you to try that will make your running…