How to run (a bit) faster.
Do you want to run faster? There are endless training programmes for improving your race times. But what if you just want to run a little bit more quickly day…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Tips for Running and Hay Fever
Runny nose, sneezing and itchy eyes affecting your running? You’re not alone. When hay fever season is upon us, millions of us are reaching for the tissues and feeling grumpy…
Warm-Up Demo
What I’ve learnt is that most runners don’t warm up before they run! My blog about why to warm up led to the realisation that most people can’t be bothered,…
Warming up: 6 pre-run essentials.
Do you warm up before you run? Is it really necessary to warm up, isn’t a slow first mile enough? Will adding a warm up to your run really make…
Run Well – my new book!
Today is the day! My second book Run Well: Essential health questions and answers for runners is finally published. When I handed in the manuscript in April last year, just…