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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...
Running with your dog
Since starting canicross and qualifying as a canicross trainer, people frequently ask my advice about running with dogs. Here I have condensed all those frequently asked questions about running with your dog into what is hopefully a succinct article. I hope you find...
Why I love being a parkrun tourist
It has come to my attention that I am a parkrun tourist. How does this happen, I hear you ask? How do you unwittingly become a parkrun tourist? The beginning I began running at parkrun when our, then local, Newark parkrun opened in 2013. Until then I had never even...
Why a training plan is vital for improving your running
We run because we enjoy it, right? If you don't have a particular race to train for, you might be thinking, "Why do I need a training plan?" Sometimes, a lack of focus in our running can cause us to lose consistency and motivation. When life gets busy, it’s easy to...
Review: MAAREE Solidarity High Impact sports bra for running
I get asked a lot by clients which running bras I recommend, so I was excited when MAAREE asked me if I would like to try their High Impact sports bra. It's a brand I hadn't heard of before, and believe me, I've tried a LOT. The MAAREE brand was set up by Mari Thomas,...
Rivington 10 Mile Trail Challenge
I’ve never done this event, purely because it’s so local. I run these trails all the time, so it has always felt a bit pointless paying to run an event here. All the same, a few friends were running it, and I thought it would be nice to join them, so I signed up. The...