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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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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 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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5 Signs Lack Of Sleep Could Be Sabotaging Your Running beginners coaching improving mental prep nutrition performance post-run pre-run problems rest & recovery top tips Jun 22, 2022

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 &...
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Running Motivation - What Is It, And Where Do I Find It? coaching improving mental prep performance pre-run problems top tips Jun 15, 2022

 

Summary

  • Motivation is a key part of Pillar #7 (Mindset) of the BE Fit Coach 7 Core Pillars of Running
  • We can motivated both towards, and away from things
  • Motivation to get out running is the primary focus of this episode but we also touch on motivation (to continue) whilst out...
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Be safe! Looking after your personal safety whilst out running beginners coaching mental prep pre-run problems tech top tips training Jun 01, 2022

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.

I’m sure we’ve all heard stories about people getting lost when they’ve taken a wrong turn or have had an accident...

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Oh Sh*t! What Happens If You REALLY Need To Go Poop? beginners coaching nutrition performance pre-run problems top tips training May 25, 2022

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...

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5 Common Problems You Can Avoid Using Your Pre-Run Checklist [TTfR Series] beginners coaching improving pre-run problems running shoes technique top tips May 18, 2022

Hey fellow runners , in last week's "Let's Talk Running" blog post I talked about how your pre-run checklist should start with proper "Planning and Preparation" (if you haven't already seen it, you can find it <<here>>.  This week, I am going to continue that discussion by moving...

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So Much to Consider! "Top Tips for Runners (TTfR) Series" [Infographic] beginners coaching improving mental prep post-run pre-run problems running shoes tech top tips training warm-up & cool-down May 04, 2022

Whether you're thinking about taking up running for the first time, or you're a seasoned regular, there are a lot of things to consider when it comes to heading out for a run.

Some things might seem obvious, but others we only learn through experience.

I am writing this series of articles...

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