No athlete should put 100% into every training and expect progress. Those following a progressive programme should have hard, medium and easy weeks to ensure their body can prepare for and recover from the hardest training weeks. Are you Thinking in Training Weeks? Most runners I encounter decide how fast and far to run based on how they […]
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Do you need to add some Structure to your Running? Our programme is aimed at progressing members from one pace group to the next every 13 weeks through a series of planned club runs. This progressive programme treats regular attendees as if they were members of a dedicated sports team, effectively guaranteeing them success in […]
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This post has pretty much become obsolete with the launch of our Beginner’s Running Groups but there are some good bits to read if you’re thinking about getting back into running. To find out more about our Beginner’s Running Group click here… As a club aiming to encourage inactive people to take up walking, jogging […]
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We were all born to run and enjoyed running as children but over time our bodies forgot how to do so safely. Just like a golfer develops minor imperfections in their swing, we unknowingly develop faulty running mechanics. These small faults often start well before we take up running as a sport and are rarely corrected without […]
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With so many options for getting fit these days, many people are turning to lower impact forms of exercises instead of running. This article explains why running is so good for helping you lose weight and improve fitness. It also explains why those moving to non impact exercises should think again. 1. Running Burns […]
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The festive season is a great time of year for most of us and can either be a fantastic opportunity or hindrance for our run training. Routines can be broken thanks to: reduced hours of daylight cold and slippery conditions kids being off school food and presents to buy relatives to organise/entertain the list goes on and […]
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