How much water do runners need?

Avoiding dehydration is key when running but it’s also important to avoid drinking too much, which in some circumstances can be fatal.

runningYasmine SayJuly 19, 2016running, health, fitness, water

Why it’s important for runners to taper

The most difficult part of any running training programme is to be in the best possible shape when you reach your target competition.

runningYasmine SayApril 26, 2016running, long distance running, marathon, fitness

Recovery food for runners

To help you recover from those long runs, here is my top list of recovery foods. These may not suit everyone, but whatever foods you choose for recovery and repair, try and aim for a 3:1 carbohydrate to protein ratio.

running, healthYasmine SayJanuary 11, 2016running, fitness, health, nutrition

The secret to hill running

There’s no way of avoiding it! Hill running is part and parcel of any runner’s workout regime, even though it’s an exercise we love to hate. But whichever way we approach it, it’s important to feel strong and confident; not only running up them, but coming down them too.

runningYasmine SayDecember 1, 2015fitness, running

Why strength and conditioning is good for runners

Running is a repetitive activity, with the body performing the same movement over and over again.

runningYasmine SayNovember 13, 2015running, fitness

The importance of a good running gait

I wanted to write a blog post on the importance of a good running gait after completing a couple of weeks of running complimentary gait analyses for members in the gym.

runningYasmine SayOctober 11, 2015running, fitness

5 key exercises for long-distance runners

Making sure that you take steps to injury-proof your body should form a key part of your running training.

runningYasmine SayJune 4, 2015fitness, exercise, long distance running, running