The foundations for any runner should begin with base training – put simply, steady aerobic miles. It is the first and most important phase of a training cycle. This is what prepares runners for the more challenging, race-specific workouts that come later. The main objective of base training is to increase endurance, or a runner’sContinue reading “Base Training”
Author Archives: Suzy Street-Hall
StreetRUNNING
http://www.strava.com/clubs/streetrunning I am so thrilled to see that the StreetRUNNING Strava group now has almost 400 members. The fb group has over 200 now abs is continuing to grow by the day. I am so proud of my running crew which I have grown from scratch, and now it’s reaching all areas of the world!
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The Power of Downhill Running Strides
Whilst I’ve been in the base phase of my training cycle, I have chosen to incorporate some downhill strides into my schedule to get some power back in the legs whilst not taking too much out the body. I try to do this at least twice a week, usually in the middle of my runsContinue reading “The Power of Downhill Running Strides”
The Benefits of Virtual Races
So who’s heard? there’s a new trend in the running community – ‘Virtual Racing’. With parts of the world still in partial lockdown, many of us runners are taking to their own start line as more and more athletes are signing up for virtual challenges to keep up us motivated during these unprecedented times ofContinue reading “The Benefits of Virtual Races”
The Benefits of Virtual Races
So who’s heard? there’s a new trend in the running community – ‘Virtual Racing’. With parts of the world still in partial lockdown, many of us runners are taking to their own start line as more and more athletes are signing up for virtual challenges to keep up us motivated during these unprecedented times ofContinue reading “The Benefits of Virtual Races”
The Benefits Of Doing Running Strides
What are Strides? Strides are short accelerations for around 20 to 30 seconds at roughly 85 to 90% effort. It should feel like a controlled fast pace rather than a sprint. Strides are often used as part of the warm-up process to help get the blood flowing to your legs and your heart rate elevated.Continue reading “The Benefits Of Doing Running Strides”
Hamstring Injuries
Anything more frustrating than an injury rearing it’s ugly head, just as your’e getting some fitness back? Well this time, I’m determined to get my rehab and recovery right in order to stay on top of this hamstring injury. I’ve been running easy now for almost twelve months, because every time I try to doContinue reading “Hamstring Injuries”
ParkRun Progress
15th February 2020 Wet & Windy At Walsall Arboretum ParkRun 🏃🏼♀️ ⛈ Mega frustrated at park run today, as I crossed the line with immense disappointment at my finish time of 22:13. However, at this point, I’d only got my Garmin’s word for it. Prior to the start when I pointed out my previous parkrunContinue reading “ParkRun Progress”
European Biathle Championships Setúbal, 2013 – A bittersweet experience.
So this was the second time in twelve months I’d been selected to run for GB in a European Championship. Looking back, I was probably at the peak of my running career, and running some of my fastest times. So I decided to focus on the shorter distances, and also throw some swimming into theContinue reading “European Biathle Championships Setúbal, 2013 – A bittersweet experience.”
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