Category Archives for "Training"

How to Crush the Couch to 5k

If you or anyone else you know has failed to complete the NHS or any other Couch to 5k Plan then you’re not alone…In fact practically every one of our successful Couch to 5k members failed the NHS Couch to 5k before they found us. Watch this video to learn why so many people fail the...

Achieving Consistency and Strength with your Running

Do you struggle to achieve decent runs on a regular basis? Maybe your overall progress has stalled due to injury or illness. Watch this video to learn how you can gain consistent progress through strength training. 

How to Keep up with your Speed Group using Nutrition and Your Coach

Have you had a bad run or race due to an grumpy tummy? The foods you eat can play a huge role in your performance even if you’re not suffering intestinal discomfort. Watch this video to learn how to stabilise your energy levels so that you’re ready to run to your true fitness potential whenever […]

Taking Supplements and Carrying Water During a Run

 Ever wondered whether you should take supplements during a sub one hour run or race? Watch this video to learn the answer and why carrying water can lead to injury…

What to do if your Group is Running Too Fast

Have you ever found yourself in a group which is running faster than they’d originally agreed on? If you find yourself at the back of this group and struggling to keep up then there are some actions you can take to ensure you don’t find yourself walking home or back to your car alone. Watch […]

How to Run Faster with Arm and Leg Drive

 Ever feel like you have the energy and lung capacity to run faster but simply don’t know how? If you’ve paced yourself well then you should always have the capacity to pick up the speed at the end of your run. Watch this video to learn how to use your elbows and knees to pick […]

How to Run Faster with Rhythm, Posture and Pacing

Ever found it hard to keep up with a running group when it’s going at a speed you should be able to attain? Getting into a rhythm with your running can ensure you burn minimal energy and make optimal use of the energy you have to fuel your running speed. Watch this video to learn […]

Why you should Warm up before Going for a Run

Have you ever felt the burn in your lungs following a fast start to your run? This experience can be reduced if not completely avoided with an effective warm up, thanks to the physiological changes in your ability to move oxygen to your muscles. Watch this video to learn how to warm up for a […]

How to Stop Your Back Hurting During or after a Run

Do you suffer from a sore back when running or recovering from a run? Watch this video to learn how most back pain starts are what you can do to prevent it. 

How to Stop your Foot Splaying when you Run

Do your feet turn out to the side when you run? Get sore knees when running down hill? Splay foot running style is very easy to identify when you’re watching other runners but you may not have seen it in yourself. Watch this video to learn the cause and how you can stop it causing […]