Let's Talk Running
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 ...
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 ...
Introduction
Runners often donât 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; so why make t...
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 t...
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 completin...
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 nail is caus...
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:
- Build Injury Resistance - spend time running without ...
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 way! ...
Summary
- Sleep is THE most important part of our body's recovery process and a lack of good quality sleep could be ruining your running training and performance
- A lack of good quality sleep can have profound effects on all areas of your life
- Sleep is always covered in pillar #5 (Rest & Reco ...
Knowing what to eat and drink before a run can be a concern for some runners. Some of the typical questions I get from running clients are:
- Should I eat to have energy for a run, or is it better to run âfastedâ?
- Could eating before a run give me a stitch?
- Whatâs best for performance?
- Whatâs b ...
Going out running can be scary enough, especially when you are first starting out, but it can also be a worrying experience for even the more experienced runner.
Iâm sure weâve all heard stories about people getting lost when theyâve taken a wrong turn or have had an accident (and no, I donât mean ...
In my previous blog post (5 Common Problems You Can Avoid Using Your Pre-Run Checklist), I talked about what you can do as part of your pre-run checklist to avoid hitting upon some of the common problems that I have experienced over my years of running. There was one embarrassing item I left off tha...
