Tag: blog
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London Marathon Race Week
5 tips to help you during race week to make sure you hit the start line feeling ready to go
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Key runs for your training plan
When you’re starting out running, it’s tempting to think that you should push yourself every run. But this is unsustainable and will ultimately lead to injuries, and take the enjoyment out of it. So don’t do that no matter how tempting it is. The key is to build a sustainable structure to your running. What…
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How to build a running habit & stay motivated
Motivation will come and go throughout your running journey but building a habit is what keeps you consistent. In this post I’m going to go through some different ways to build that running habit and then how to stick to it for the long term, as it’s the long term where the benefits are truly…
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What shoes should I buy?
This is one of the first questions that anyone always asks me when it comes to starting running or even for people who already run. So I thought it would be useful to do a run down of what different running specs to look for when purchasing a shoe. I’m personally going to take Saucony’s…
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How to start running (without hating it)
Three of the biggest mistakes that beginner runners make You run too fast One of the key mistakes that I’ve seen from so many different people who start running is that they start their runs way too fast. Pushing themselves from the beginning, thinking that is the way that they can improve their running speed…
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The Road to Barcelona Marathon: Ali Edition
Ali survived….just! Super proud of him for getting to the finish line here, not an easy one. The training was not smooth sailing unfortunately with injuries popping up throughout the final weeks of preparation which really tested Ali’s resolve, to the point where he didn’t think he was going to do it. But he overcame…
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The Road to Barcelona Marathon: Ali Edition Week 4
Setbacks happen Marathon training isn’t just about progress, it’s also about managing setbacks. This week, Ali faced his first real challenge: calf pain. Whether it was from lifting too heavy in the gym or simply the accumulation of kms over the past few weeks, the discomfort impacted both his physical ability and his motivation. Instead…
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The Road To Barcelona Marathon: Ali Edition
Listening to the Body Week 3 of marathon training brought some valuable lessons, a bit of unexpected discomfort, and some solid progress. Ali completed 20km over two runs, missing one run due to feeling unwell. While it can be frustrating to miss a workout, an important part of training is recognizing when to rest. Pushing…
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The Road To Barcelona Marathon: Ali Edition Week 2
Pushing Boundaries Week 2 of marathon training is in the books, and Ali has taken another step forward. This week saw longer runs, some mental challenges, and a few tweaks to his routine to keep him on track. Our focus has been on increasing his mileage steadily while helping him stay injury-free and confident. Let’s…
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