What to break in before race day

Marathon training can be an all-consuming, quite daunting challenge. There are so many elements to think about, and that thought process starts a good three to six months before race day.

runningYasmine SayMarch 28, 2017running tips, marathon, training, fitness

Carb-loading tips for marathon runners

How much do you really need to carb-load for 26.2 miles? Well, here’s the lowdown on what, where and how to fuel yourself through that marathon.

runningYasmine SayFebruary 19, 2017food, running tips, running, marathon

Why we shouldn’t fear fat in our diet

So here’s the low-down — your body needs fat. Fact.

healthYasmine SayJanuary 26, 2017food, health, nutrition

4 ways to taper for your running race

How to taper for your running race

Getting your taper right can often be the difference between a great run and running well below your expectations.

runningYasmine SayJanuary 13, 2017running tips, running, fitness

8 hacks for when you are too time-poor to exercise fully

As a Personal Trainer in London I spend a lot of my time training regular people who are also holding down demanding jobs and have numerous commitments to distract them away from their fitness training routine. Sound familiar?

exercise, fitnessYasmine SayDecember 20, 2016fitness, exercise, training

Essential warm-up tips for Winter running

Warming up before your run is essential for avoiding injury in the Winter months. Fortunately just 30 seconds of each of the following exercises will switch on the muscles used for running and activate your nervous system.

runningYasmine SayDecember 6, 2016running tips, running, winter training

A beginner’s guide to the marathon

You’ve probably seen a marathon on TV and you may also know a few people who have successfully run one — but could you complete the great 26.2-mile marathon distance?

runningYasmine SayNovember 16, 2016running tips, running, marathon

Stress and the link to obesity

There’s no denying that stress is bad for your health. Particularly living in the city, stress levels are at an all-time high and it’s making us sicker as a nation.

healthYasmine SayOctober 26, 2016health, stress, nutrition, stress management

4 ways to build endurance

exerciseYasmine SayOctober 16, 2016fitness, running, endurance