The conversation and the perception of effort

Every runner has that conversation with themselves. Whether mid way through a race or on your penultimate interval, giving yourself a...

Taking inspiration from the women of ultra running

Jasmin Paris’s feat at the Spine Race is another standout example of the fantastic female athletes competing in ultra running. Jasmin Paris achieved...

Runner’s shin pain: What, why and how to treat

Physiotherapist (and Irish international) Matt Bergin talks us through the dreaded world of shin pain. Starting with what happens, why it...

Kiri Marsh: a club runner’s story of progression

The young Tonbridge AC athlete has become an integral part of the dominant Kent squad. Kiri Marsh has been running seriously...

How to be smart about setting your goals

Goal setting can be an important part of being a good runner, but what are the characteristics of a good, achievable target? It’s the...

Being thankful for the highs and lows of the calendar year

In his final blog for the Fast 10 of 2018 James Stewart reflected on the highs and lows and the calendar...

Jess Piasecki is back on form with a strong message for athletes 

The Stockport AC star has emerged from a 10 year struggle with the effects of an energy deficiency issue to run...

Gina Paletta discusses how to stay positive while dealing with long term injury

When running is intrinsically linked to your emotional well being, what happens when the sport you love is taken away? Former...

You don’t have to smash every run

Just how hard should training be? Some think the greatest runners just work harder than everyone else, but do they go...

Chasing Sub 2:30: Nearly blowing it and a 2:29:31 finish!

In the marathon you don’t get what you want, you get what you deserve. A few days on Robbie Britton reflects...