It’s a natural tendency in our society to try and simplify complex training ideas and topics into one-size-fits-all recommendations. Even the most knowledgeable of athletes can’t resist headlines that claim to have found the “hack” or the “secret” to better training....
Running can be boring at times, especially on the treadmill or on the track when you haven’t necessarily got scenery to distract you! One of the things we try to do here is give you drills for your warm ups or easy sessions to give you something to engage with,...
SAFELY BUILDING UP YOUR RUNNING AFTER INJURY Some of our athletes have asked us to put together an example 12 week running program for those who are coming back from injury. This simple-to-follow program guides you through 3 months of gradual progression of running...
Some runners avoid hills because they can cause injury and they’re, well, difficult. It’s time to reconsider. In the course of a race or season, you are most likely to encounter a hill or two. Although some courses are completely flat, running hills in your training...
All too frequently, when focusing on running technique the main areas addressed are the biomechanics of the legs and feet, but what about the movements and use of the upper body and arms? In my coaching experience, there are huge gains to be made for an athlete when...
