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Sep 19, 20191 min read
Obstacle Course Race Kit - 4 things to bring; 4 things to leave at home!
What to bring: Nothing made of cotton. It absorbs water, becomes heavy and loses it’s shape. What starts off as nice and fitted is soon sang
May 28, 20193 min read
Menopause - we're in this together
The menopause is a phase of life we will all face. For some of us it will be straightforward, for others it will mirror a ride on Thunder Mo
Feb 26, 20192 min read
Half Marathon: 8 tips for getting it right on the day
Half marathon do’s and don’ts
Feb 22, 20192 min read
Running Myths Busted
“I am going to be ok until 6km and then I will feel like I can’t do it, I will think I am useless and I will want to stop.”
Feb 21, 20191 min read
Manage your Mind
During a race it’s not uncommon for a runner to start doubting themselves, question why they are doing it, and having to battle the desire t
Jan 16, 20192 min read
What is Stopping You?
You may find you are looking back over last year and wondering why you didn’t do those things you promised yourself. Why others can achieve
Jan 8, 20190 min read
Strength Training from Runners
Strength exercises for runners
Dec 15, 20182 min read
Get Fit with the Family this Christmas
Christmas time… that time of year when we feel obliged to meet up with everyone we have ever known. We rush about in a flurry of social enga
Jun 27, 20182 min read
How to Deal with Disappointment
Not achieving your goal is hard. Most of us will have to face this at some point in our athletic careers. It hurts and can be unsettling.
Apr 30, 20184 min read
Preparation, Planning and Practise
The 3P’s
Before you take on your next challenge, I suggest you think about the 3 P’s:
Preparation, Planning and Practise are the keys to suc
Feb 21, 20182 min read
Marathon de Sables: 6 bitesize tips
Consistency:
Be totally honest with yourself and do not be hoodwinked into what others are doing.
Feb 21, 20183 min read
Beautiful Movement: A day with Shane Benzie
How 12lbs becomes 40lbs….
Use your Tripod…
Your arms are crucial…
You are an elastic band…
Feb 21, 20181 min read
Build Consistency
4 pointers to help you build consistency:
Jun 25, 20173 min read
The Benefits of Hill Training and Mental Strategies
In short, hill training is good for you and it’s good for your running. Why…?
Because…
Hill running will make you a stronger, faster and he
Oct 10, 20162 min read
The Mental Game
There are likely to be two occasions when you will need to draw on some mental strength:
Aug 31, 20161 min read
Top Tips on Navigation and How Best to Address those Hills
The Dragon's Back Race, running the length of Wales, has been tantalizing me for a while. With the entire 300km route unmarked, I thought it
Aug 31, 20163 min read
How to Make Time for Exercise
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?”.
Feb 24, 20164 min read
Walk for Joy Presentation
As part of their initiative to boost health in the workplace, and also build a community in the workforce Diageo have organised an endurance
Dec 11, 20152 min read
Mental Strength
Train your body, but forget to train your MIND at your peril.
Nov 14, 20153 min read
The Art of Visualisation
t’s time to start to play with visualization, it’s such a valuable tool. You can use it on so many levels.
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