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It sounds silly but in my opinion, it’s true. Trail running has this unique ability where you can be lost in the moment, but at the same time find yourself in a more profound way. When you’re trail running, you’re constantly bombarded with new sights, sounds, and smells. You’re forced to pay attention to your […]
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If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve signed up for your first running event. Congratulations! Entering an event is something many will not do. Whether you it’s a 5k, 10k, half marathon or marathon, be proud that you are taking on this challenge. It’s normal to feel a bit anxious, nervous and even doubtful. You
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Running easy is one thing, but finishing strong is another thing. It’s common for runners to go out too hard at the start of a run, and then die in the arse at the end. This is why practising a fast finish is important to add to your training schedule. A fast finish run will
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At some point in a road runner’s life, they think “What next”. When they have graduated from 5k to 10, from the half marathon to the marathon, the next logical step is hitting the trails. If you have never done trail running before, check out my intro guide to trail running on what to expect.
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We all have that one sandwich that is our go-to for lunch. You know the one, it’s safe. It’s one that you know you will enjoy and will satisfy your hunger. The same applies to today’s workout. It’s a favourite because it doesn’t require too much mental energy. Similar to the workout Easy Sandwich, this
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When you first start running, running for 30 seconds feels like a lifetime. Slowly over time, you build up your stamina and you find that you can run 30 minutes nonstop. Soon enough you’re running for an hour or even longer. Sort intervals can be taken for granted, but they are just as effective in
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Love them or hate them, running hills is the only way to get better at hills. They also help you become stronger and faster. The thing to remember about running hills is that it’s not about pace but about effort. Running hills isn’t about an all-out effort. You’ll want your last repeat to similar to
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When I first started running, I was very much into racing. Racing meant that I was always aiming for that personal best. It didn’t matter what distance either. From the 5k to the half marathon, I was racing every event. Don’t get me wrong. Racing has a place in the running world, whether you are
We all know that speedwork sessions are designed to make you a faster runner. There are days, however, especially after leg day at the gym, when these workouts are really hard. When I plan my workouts, my aim is to put easy runs on gym days and have quality sessions before a hard gym session.
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This speedwork session is the sister workout to the Easy Sandwich. Instead, you have more running at the start, aka the burger’s top. And less running at the end aka the bottom of the burger. This workout is perfect on hot summer days, or when you are feeling tired but want to get the body
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