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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Why strength and conditioning is good for runners
Running is a repetitive activity, with the body performing the same movement over and over again.
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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.
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6 best ways to improve your running technique
If you’re like me and constantly strive to improve your running efficiency to match the likes of the elite runners of the world, then read on!
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Sleep and recovery time
When you ask most people if sleep is important, the majority will confidently reply that it is. Despite this, in the 2012 Great British Sleep Survey, the average score for participants was 5.1 out of a possible 10, meaning most people were down on their recommended amount of sleep by almost 50%.
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