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Continue reading →: Taper time
I‘m writing this a few days before the Berlin marathon in my second week of tapering. Tapering refers to the gradual reduction in training volume and intensity, particularly running mileage, in the two to four weeks before a running event. It is about giving your body time to fully recover and…
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Continue reading →: How to get your head around a marathon
42.195 km or 26.219 miles feels quite a daunting prospect when you are stood in the starting pen of a marathon. To get my head around it I have learnt to break it down into a number of more manageable chunks. The first 5km At the start of the marathon…
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Continue reading →: Are you a morning or an evening runner?
The reality of all our busy lives today is that we need to find a good time for fitting in those runs. Do we get up early before work to fit a run in or do we wait to the end of the day? There is of course no right…
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Continue reading →: Taking your running shoes on holiday
Running around Central Park whilst on holiday in New York I was thinking my running shoes are quite well traveled. It has become a habit of mine now to pack my running gear when I am away. Even if I don’t have a clear plan to run, seeing my running…
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Continue reading →: The injured runner
You get out of bed and you can’t put your weight on one of your feet. Your heart sinks knowing that niggle you have been ignoring has become more serious. You are not going to be able to run! Like most runners I have had my fair share of injuries.…
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Continue reading →: Morning!
Out running this morning it struck me how the little interaction to say “morning”or “hi” with a fellow runner may have so many hidden meanings: Morning – yes we are runners – this is what we do! Morning – it’s great to see another runner out at this hour on…
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Continue reading →: Running the New York Marathon
On 5 November 2023 I ran the New York Marathon. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life, with a fantastic crowd atmosphere that pulls you around the 26.2 miles. This is what I learnt as someone travelling to New York from outside the USA to take…
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Continue reading →: How to start running
The great news is that you already know how to run! The hard part is getting the confidence and motivation to put on a pair of running shoes, open the door, and start to run. However, if you do, you will be rewarded with an activity that can change your…
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Continue reading →: So you want to run a marathon?
Like so many of us, I have sat down on the sofa in my loungewear (ok old t-shirt and shorts) and coffee to watch the London Marathon every April. The amazing group of runners, both elites, and those raising money for causes close to their heart is always inspiring. It…
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Continue reading →: Better for a run!
Welcome to my blog! Better for a run is about the simple pleasure of going for a run and feeling so much better having done it. So why is it better? I’m not a medical professional or athletic coach, so don’t expect to quoted any science here! I’m just an…
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