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Running Isn’t Just About Mileage
When it comes to running, it’s easy to focus on the numbers. Mileage. Pace. Sessions. But one of the biggest lessons I’ve been reminded of this week, both in my own training here in the North West and in conversations with runners I coach across the UK, is that...
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...
Changes to parkrun rules on running with dogs
I won’t pretend I’m not disappointed. When I learned the news, I had just got home from a canicross taster session, where the person trying canicross for the first time with her dog commented how much more in control she felt, having ger hands-free and how her dog was...
My top marathon training tips
This time of year, many people are looking to longer distance spring and autumn goals, and wanting to improve their running endurance, whether that be completing your first 10k distance, marathon or even an ultra marathon, so I share my tips for getting to that start...
The building blocks of a training plan
One of the most common questions people ask me is, how do they improve their running? There are a number of ways people wish to improve: They may wish to focus on a PB for their next race They may want to progress to a new distance safely, and without injury They may...