Tag: run

    • London Marathon Race Week

      London Marathon Race Week

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      5 tips to help you during race week to make sure you hit the start line feeling ready to go

    • Key runs for your training plan

      Key runs for your training plan

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      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…

    • How to build a running habit & stay motivated

      How to build a running habit & stay motivated

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      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…

    • What shoes should I buy?

      What shoes should I buy?

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      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…

    • How to start running (without hating it)

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      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…

    • Why running is for everyone

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      Running isn’t just for elite athletes or super-fit people that you see on social media. It’s for everyone and anyone who wants to move, improve and just enjoy the journey. Running is for all fitness levels The main point I want to drive home here is that, everyone starts from somewhere, so you don’t have…

    • Road to Barcelona Marathon: Ali edition Week 8

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      Week 8: Progress, Pain, and Problem-Solving This week, Ali was back to three runs as we continued to balance training with injury management. The focus remained on building endurance while keeping a close eye on his heel pain and overall recovery. Training Recap: Injury Management & Adjustments: Ali has started experimenting with new insoles to…

    • The Road To Barcelona Marathon: Ali Edition Week 2

      The Road To Barcelona Marathon: Ali Edition Week 2

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      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…

    • The Road To Barcelona Marathon: Ali edition

      The Road To Barcelona Marathon: Ali edition

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      Introduction: Can Anyone Run a Marathon? What does it take to go from almost no running to finishing a marathon in just 2.5 months? That’s what we’re about to find out. Meet Ali: a 25-year-old student in Barcelona and my first-ever coaching client. Together, we’re tackling the Barcelona Marathon, and this blog will document his…