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Category Archives: running
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.”
20 minute core workout for runners #2
http://www.youtube.com/watch Core Stability day! 20 MIN WORKOUT (link in bio) ➡️ 30sec Plank ➡️ 15sec recovery ➡️ 30sec Mountain Climbers ➡️ 15sec rec ➡️ 30sec Single Leg Bridge (each side) ➡️ 15sec rec ➡️ 30sec Wood Choppers. Repeat this set 5 times. ✅ . .
VO2 Max Workouts & The Benefits.
A high VO2 max is important for racing success, together with a high lactate threshold. 5mile/10k distances are run slightly above lactate threshold which means your lactate levels rise slowly during the event. The best racers have high VO2 max values and lactate thresholds that occur at a high % of their VO2 max. YouContinue reading “VO2 Max Workouts & The Benefits.”
Streetrunner 🇬🇧🏃🏼♀️ 