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5 tips to improve your running form
People often ask me the best ways to improve their running form. It would be easy for me to give them specific cues to force change within your body BUT My first response is usually this: making changes to your form for no good reason can sometimes lead to problems...
Why Runners Should Cross Train
As a runner, it’s tempting to stick to what you love, logging miles. However, incorporating cross-training into your routine is essential for boosting performance, preventing injury, and enhancing your overall fitness. In this article, we’ll explore why runners should...
Muzzle training a reactive dog
Dog behaviourist Alex Cooper shares her insights into why some dogs behave reactively, the importance of understanding their triggers, and how muzzle training a reactive dog can be a helpful tool. She also shares advice for helping reactive dogs overcome their...
It’s OK to miss a race goal
We’ve all been there: spending months training, setting big goals, and picturing that perfect race day moment where everything clicks. But what happens when things don’t go as planned? Maybe you didn’t hit your target time, struggled through the final miles, or simply...
Should you stretch after running?
This week, a client asked me whether she should stretch after running, and how long she should spend doing it. My answer was a little longer than I think she was expecting, so I thought I would share my thoughts here on whether you should stretch after...
Why consistency matters in running
When it comes to running, there’s one factor that separates the great from the average: consistency. Sure, speed workouts, long runs, and those new trainers you have got your eye on all have their place, but none of those will make a difference if you’re not showing...
The vital role of strength training for marathons
As winter approaches, your spring marathon may still seem a long way away. You won't need to start training for it until December or January, right? Wrong. What you choose to prioritise in your training right now can make a huge difference not only to your marathon...