Running is a cheap way of keeping fit, all you need to run are a pair of trainers, right? That may be true for the casual runner – marathon running can be an expensive hobby. Don’t get me wrong, running requires no monthly membership or any equipment like golf clubs. But there is a lot more financial …
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What to do the day before a race
You’ve done your training, felt incredibly lazy during the taper and now it’s here. Race day is tomorrow! You are feeling a mix of nerves and excitement. Here is what I do the evening before a half / full marathon. DO: Eat plenty of Carbohydrates You should increase your carb intake in the days leading up …
The week I ran to work…
…well not all of it because that would be just short of 70 miles and that’s insane. I’ve always had a hefty commute. I’m used to driving an hour each way to work every day and I’ve done this for the last 17 years. Until this week. I’m currently in-between cars, which means relying on …
Ditch the tech
A couple of weeks ago I did something different. I ran without any watch/device/app tracking my distance or pace. And I loved it! It was actually by accident – I was rushing around, set off without it and couldn’t be bothered to go back for it. Just me, my iPod and a lovely summers night. I …
Getting back into fitness after a break
Have you ever trained hard for an event and then thought, ‘I’ll take a week off and get back to it’? Soon, ‘I’ll start on Monday’ becomes months, life gets in the way, and your fitness levels have slumped. As time off adds up, it becomes more and more difficult to get started again. You begrudgingly squeeze …
Why I became a run leader
If you’d told me 10 years ago that I would be actively encouraging people to get fit I’d have laughed. I am the least sporty person you will ever meet, running a bath was about as active as I got! Signing up for a marathon in 2013 was one of the best things I’ve done. I’ve …