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Nov 15, 20244 min read
Training safely in the dark. A guide for women.
Running in the dark can be so much fun and a very positive experience, but safety needs be a top priority. Here are a few pointers to...
Sep 26, 202410 min read
Top 10 Ultras for Beginners
Are you thinking about your next adventure and curious about the idea of an ultra? Here are our top 10 ultras for beginners. We know too...
Apr 29, 20224 min read
Strength training, Nutrition, sleep and your mind for runners.
Obviously the best way to improve your running is to run. There’s no debate there. But there are a good number of other things you can be...
Dec 1, 20212 min read
6 ways to incorporate some fitness fun into the festive period.
Christmas that lovely time year when everything gets busier than usual! We rush about in a flurry of social engagements, gradually...
Nov 30, 20211 min read
Running technique masterclass
Spend the day with Shane Benzie, Running technique specialist and author of the bestselling ‘The Lost Art of Running’ Sunday 13th...
Apr 12, 20211 min read
Beginner's Guide to Running Your First Ultra
I chatted with Threshold Trail Series about running your first ultra. In this conversation, you'll learn about: How to train for your...
Apr 3, 20213 min read
7 top tips on how to become an efficient downhill runner.
If you want to gallop downhill with the mastery of a mountain goat you’re going to need to practice. Efficient downhill running is a...
Mar 31, 20211 min read
Strength training for runners - Band workout.
One of the most common diagnosis from Physios is that runners have underdeveloped or weak glutes. Do these exercises regularly, and...
Sep 23, 20205 min read
How and why are back to back runs beneficial
One of the big questions in running training: should you split your daily mileage into two, or should it all be done in one go? To double...
Jul 30, 20204 min read
Sleep issues on multiday ultras
Sleep. The master formula for energy and recovery. Isn’t it annoying how it’s times when you need it most that it seems to be at its most...
Apr 22, 20203 min read
How to Avoid and Cure Stitches
Stitches. Those pesky buggers. Just when you’re feeling strong and the trail is flowing beneath your feet – then ouch! A sharp stabbing pain
Apr 22, 20204 min read
The Truth About Detraining
Just how fast do we lose those fitness gains? And is there anything we can do to prevent it? This post digs into the details of these questi
Apr 22, 20203 min read
Creating Space in Lockdown
As I write this I am juggling the need to reply to emails, write an article, get my training in, plan my next sessions, make sure kids haven
Mar 30, 20203 min read
Are You Training Too Fast?
It’s a commonly held belief that when you go out running you need to run fast and hard, sweat buckets, and pant like a dog for a session to
Feb 8, 20203 min read
Bouncing Boobs and the Business of Bras
ATTENTION: If you don’t have breasts you might want to turn away now.
I’m on a bit of rant and it’s all because of your boobs.
Jan 31, 20202 min read
Running Festivals
We all love a good festival and what could be better than listening to your favourite tunes by night and running with like-minded people dur
Jan 28, 20203 min read
How to Turn 'I Can't' into 'I Can'
Do you find yourself saying “I would love to do that but I don’t have the time”? Or maybe you say “I can’t” more often than “I can?”.
Nov 29, 20196 min read
When to walk in an Ultra
You’ve just finished your first ultra, or maybe ticked off that big event you’ve been training for months, and the first thing you’re asked
Oct 3, 20194 min read
Running Reads
In need of motivation? Here are 6 books that have touched me over the years. These books cover why we run, how we run and address the power
Sep 19, 20191 min read
Obstacle Course Racing - 4 tips to face your fears
With such a wide variety of obstacles over the 10km course you will no doubt find one or two which test your nerve, strength and commitment.
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