All Entries in the "Improve" Category
How Aerobic X Training Can Boost Your Running!
Many of you will have been told by a physio that you are not allowed to run for a period of time due to an injury or ‘niggle’. Now be honest, how many of you have half heartedly gone to the swimming pool, executed some relaxed breaststroke lengths and convinced yourself that the light swim three times a week is keeping you just as fit as that half marathon schedule you have been following?
What is Cross Training?
We are always talking about training, writing about training and setting plans. So, like many coaches and writers, I suspect we have become guilty of just assuming you all know exactly what we mean when we say the magic words tempo, fartlek, progression run or X training.
I Have Entered a Race Next Spring – What Now?
I’ve entered a big Spring, race what should I be doing now??
A big Spring race such as a marathon or half marathon is a very common goal for runners of all abilities to have set. However when you committed to it some weeks back, the early months of 2012 seemed a lifetime away, yet here [...]
Hills – You either Love Them or Hate Them!
Its time to ask yourself a question, are you the type of runner who’s heart sinks at the thought of ‘that’ hill in the middle of your training run or who avoids hills and always heads for the canal tow path OR are you inspired by the challenge but would like to feel stronger?
Is The Treadmill Good For Me?
I have already found myself running on the treadmill once this week instead of venturing outside in the dark. Was it ok for me to do this or did I quite simple wimp out? The agonies of running and all those decisions…
Excuses, Excuses!
‘I just don’t have time for exercise,’ is one of the main excuses Exercise Professionals hear regularly. Others range from ‘not having the money, to being a parent, to being too old, unfit or just ‘not being built for exercise’. The best one I’ve heard is: ‘My Therapist told me not to do anything active before midday.’
Winter Is Coming
Ok, so a month ago I folded away my summer kit and started to dig out the running tights, jackets, log sleeve tops and even had the hats and gloves ready in my running draw. It was mid September and autumn was on its way.
Marathon Training Advice – Part 3
Drink more water:
Water is the body’s most important nutrient. It provides the medium in which most of the body processes occur. You need to get used to drinking water regularly throughout the day. Consider taking a bottle of water to work and sipping small amounts every 20-30 minutes. It is often best to drink a [...]
Marathon Training Advice – Part 2
The ideal running surface is soft level and allows good grip. You should only incorporate hills gradually into your route – particularly if you have never trained on them before. Avoid surfaces that are too hard or too cambered, and try to limit the amount of running each week you do on the road.
Marathon Training Advice – Part 1
A marathon runners lifestyle must embrace good health and good health practices, You maybe doing this already, but if you are at all concerned about your state of health, you should have a medical check-up before commencing your training.
