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10 Problems That Feel Like a Stitch But Aren’t beginners improving nutrition performance post-run problems top tips training Sep 28, 2022

Introduction

It's all too easy to misinterpret abdominal pain when running as being the dreaded stitch but there are a number of other problems that can feel like a stitch.

Summary

  • The stitch runners can experience when running does not yet have a conclusive explanation (in last week's blog, we...
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6 Most Likely Causes Of A Stitch (According To Research) beginners mobility nutrition performance problems top tips Sep 21, 2022

Introduction

The technical term for a stitch is Exercise-related Transient Abdominal Pain (EATP), and although a significant amount of research has been carried out over the last 2 decades, the exact cause is still unknown.

Summary

  • Getting a "stitch" is one of the most common complaints amongst...
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How to confidently use your Garmin to track running sessions (even if you hate technology) beginners coaching improving performance post-run tech training Sep 14, 2022

Introduction

Runners often don’t take advantage of the tech they are carrying with them, which makes managing and tracking their sessions, particularly interval sessions, more difficult than they need to be.  You already have to focus on your running, breathing, maintaining form, etc;...

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WARNING: Here’s What Every Runner Needs To Know Before Using R.I.C.E. To Treat Injuries! beginners coaching improving mobility nutrition performance post-run problems rest & recovery top tips training Sep 07, 2022

Introduction

If you've ever experienced a soft tissue injury, such as a sprain, strain, or a pull; you have probably been advised to follow the R.I.C.E. protocol. Or at least, the "I" component of that, which stands for Ice, i.e. to put ice on the affected areas as soon as possible and at regular...

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How Do You Know Your Coaching Program Is Working? beginners coaching improving performance top tips training Aug 24, 2022

Introduction

You make a decision to improve your running and pay for a program, or for coaching, but how do you know it's working?  How do you know it was worth the investment in time, effort and money?

Most people will follow a plan and then check at the end if it's made a difference by...

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How to Stop Your Toenails Going Black When Running beginners improving performance pre-run problems running shoes technique top tips training Aug 17, 2022

Introduction

Do you even get pain in your toes when running?  Or do your toenails ever go black and/or fall off because of your running?  If you experience any of these then this video will provide a way of preventing the problems that you may not yet have tried.

The blackness of your...

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6 Great Reasons You Shouldn’t Skip Easy Runs beginners coaching improving mental prep performance rest & recovery technique top tips training Aug 10, 2022

Summary

Easy runs are an important part of your running training and should not be underestimated.  They provide a number of benefits that I outline in this week's video.  The 6 key areas covered are summarised below.  Easy runs help to:

  1. Build Injury Resistance - spend time...
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Runners, how do you push your body when your mind says "NO!"? coaching improving mental prep performance top tips training Aug 03, 2022

Summary

  • Most runners will experience a mental block on their "real" capabilities (and it's not just runners that do this, everyone does)
  • How do you learn to push through that mental block and shift your mindset?
  • You train your body hard, so why not do the same for your mind?
  • Breaking through...
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Are You Self-Sabotaging Your Running? beginners coaching improving mental prep performance pre-run training Jul 20, 2022

Summary

  • Do you find yourself having goals or objectives but never actually achieving them?
  • Do you find yourself drifting off track and not really knowing why?
  • If you're not moving (however slowly) in the direction of your goals then you can be sure that you are self-sabotaging in some...
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7 Bonus Ideas For Better Quality Sleep! How To Get Better Quality Sleep (Part 3 of 3) coaching improving mental prep performance post-run pre-run rest & recovery top tips Jul 13, 2022

Summary

  • Getting good quality sleep is fundamental to your ability to recover from exercise.  You can't expect your body to be at it's best if you don't!
  • Great sleep starts with a great morning routine - see How To Get Better Quality Sleep (Part 1 of 3)
  • A pre-sleep routine can get you...
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Do you have a Pre-Sleep Routine? How To Get Better Quality Sleep (Part 2 of 3) coaching improving mental prep performance post-run pre-run rest & recovery top tips Jul 06, 2022

Summary

  • How can a pre-sleep routine help you to get better quality sleep?
  • How working to improve your sleep along a scale of "worse" to "better" is all you need - you don't need to fix everything now!
  • 11 suggestions for an effective pre-sleep routine
  • Check out our Running Coaching Programs in...
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How To Get Better Quality Sleep (Part 1 of 3) coaching improving mental prep performance post-run pre-run rest & recovery top tips Jun 29, 2022

Summary

  • What does getting "better quality sleep" really mean?
  • The path to great quality sleep starts in the morning (strange, eh!?)
  • 4 steps to an effective morning routine
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