7 Ways to Balance Your Run Training to Prevent Injury
How to Balance Your Run Training to Prevent Injury. Key Takeaways: Let’s face it—everyone gets injured at some point, no matter how much effort goes into preventing it. Even top athletes with entire teams of sports scientists behind them deal with injuries. Sure, they might get injured less often than us regular runners, but it […]
How to Set Goals
How to Set Goals… That Work We all know how important it is to have goals, but setting the right goals can make all the difference. Over the years, I’ve learned that goal-setting is an art—it’s about being clear on what you want, breaking it down into manageable pieces, and adapting as you go. In […]
Why Consistency is the Number 1 Key to Success
If you want to improve in any sport, consistency isn’t just important—it’s everything. Showing up regularly, even when it’s hard, builds progress that no single intense session ever can. Let’s explore why consistency works and how it benefits you as a athlete. The Science of Consistency Physiological AdaptationsEvery time you train, your body changes. Over […]
Why Do We Keep Coming Back to Parkrun?
It’s 9 am on a Saturday, the weather is freezing, and the rain is coming down sideways. Yet, here we are—at Parkrun. Have you ever stopped to wonder why? Sure, there are logical reasons: “I want to stay healthy,” “I love running,” or “I’m training for another race.” But sometimes, especially in those bleak conditions, […]
When Should You Take a Break From Your Training Plan?
Training for endurance events takes consistency, dedication, and a solid mindset. But even the most committed athletes need to realise that taking a break from their training plan isn’t just something you do now and then—it’s an essential part of achieving long-term success. Knowing when to pause can be the difference between steady improvement and […]
Can You Outrun A Bad Diet?
No, you cannot outrun a bad diet. While running burns calories, it’s definitely not a solution to poor eating habits. Is It Possible to Maintain a Good Weight with a Bad Diet? Yes, it’s possible to maintain weight while eating poorly—as long as you’re burning the same amount of calories that you take in. Running is […]
Do These 3 Simple Things to Improve Your Endurance Performance
Everyone wants to reach their best, but training for endurance sports often leads to a maze of tests, equipment, training methods, and nutrition advice. I am going to keep it simple- These are the 3 best but simple ways to improve your swim/bike/run performance Be Consistent By training you are causing your cardiovascular system and […]
How much of your performance is down to your genes?
What makes the likes of Usain Bolt, Katie Ledecky and Lance Armstrong (alright bad example… lets say Tadej Pogačar) on a different level to almost everyone else, by a country mile in their chosen sports? Obviously they live a holistic lifestyle around their sports, eating clean, training hard and sleeping well, but so do 99% […]