Most of us want to be motivated, and most of us love to be inspired. But are they different, and do we need them both to get out and run? Do you feel any different when you say you’re motivated, to when you say you’re inspired? Or do you use them as two words for[…]
Category: Training
How to cycle faster (even without Wiggo’s torso and Hoy’s legs)
Efficiency is key: The first thing is to make sure your bike is properly fitted to you. Hopefully the bike shop did this when you bought your bike, or you can see a specialist for a more bespoke bike set up session. Comfort is key to cycling, and when you’re comfortable, you’re also more likely[…]
Run commute: top tips for running to work
The alarm goes. I put on the kit I laid out the night before. Then I strap on my running bag, already packed. All I need to do now is run. The fact I’ll finish at work, feeling calm, and having saved money on travel, are all bonuses of the run commute. I’ve run commuted[…]
Three Tough Truths About Running
Running is easy right? One foot in front of another. Get fitter. Build up the distance. While out running, you see a poster of women smiling and laughing, advertising a running event, and decide to enter a 5k. Run the 5k. Awesome. Time for the first tough truth – you’re now a runner! We all[…]
Trust issues: managing your relationship with the taper
The marathon taper A runner’s relationship with the taper is an emotional rollercoaster, treated by many with suspicion, even some moodiness! The best way to treat it, as with any relationship, is to put your trust in it, and go with the love option! So what’s it all about anyway? Here’s my relationship advice for[…]
Use the Pros’ techniques to learn from your race + get better next time
We’ve all watched Olympic athletes fall over a hurdle, tumble on a ski run, or not perform as well as expected and finish last, only to then talk about the positives in the post-race interview. This can sound incredible to us, but they’re using techniques we can all use and benefit from. I’ve put these[…]
CPR for your training
Want to improve your training, get faster and avoid injury? Give yourself some CPR! Consistency So you’re running or cycling regularly. Good job (as they say in the US)! You’re on the way to cracking a key secret of sporting success: consistency in training. Once you’ve got your training routine locked in, it becomes easier. […]
How to learn from training mistakes – without making any
Positive progress So we’ve “Got Honest & Got On It” to set our goals. Go us! We decided what we really wanted to achieve [insert your personal goal that you’re really motivated by, here]. We’re excited and giving it a go. Annoyingly it’s so easy to get carried away in early enthusiasm, overdo it and[…]
Get Honest & Get On It! The Recipe for Sporting Resolutions
How to set goals If you want to set and achieve a sporting goal (or even any goal), I’ve got some tried, tested, sweated tips for you, gleaned from a large amount of trial, a good dollop of error and some sprinklings of success. Get honest The first and key step is to be super[…]
Christmas Checklist
Wrapped the socks, sent the cards, ordered the turkey. When the holiday starts, you can finally slow down, sit back in a comfy chair with a glass of mulled wine, and a warm mince pie, and have the luxury of some time to think. Now you’ve got Christmas all organised, may I suggest a Christmas[…]
Running isn’t easy, but that makes it worth it
Is running easy for other people?
The truth is that like anything rewarding, running isn’t particularly easy for any of us. That’s what makes it rewarding!