Running session: Mile repeats

Mile repeats are a simple but effective running session that can be tailored to meet any specific race or training goal....

Common GI Issues and Conditions Amongst Runners and Athletes

GI (gastrointestinal) issues are very common amongst runners and endurance athletes, with an estimated 30 to 50% of distance runners experiencing...

How Long Does it Take to Lose Your Running Fitness?

Missing a day of running whatever the reason, can feel like the end of the world for a runner. Whether it...

Mastering the Skill of Pacing Your Run

Pacing is not something a lot of runners are distinctly good at, and a race can often be left in tatters by...

Why is Running Performance Decreased in the Heat?

It is generally accepted that aerobic exercise capacity, as in running, is reduced in hot conditions whilst sprint performance may even be...

How to Beat ‘The Wall’ in a Marathon

Hitting the wall during a marathon is an unforgettable moment experienced by so many runners every year. If you are lucky...

5 Autumn Marathons You Can Still Sign-Up For

Most marathon runners know the big autumn races; Berlin, Chicago and Dublin, and if you have been training for any of...

Causes of IT Band Syndrome and exercises to treat it

IT Band Syndrome, (Illiotibial band syndrome) is a common injury among runners and it can be stubborn to get over. In...

Running session: Recovery runs

Recovery runs generally don’t get as much recognition as tempo runs, interval runs or long runs. However, if they are properly...

How to identify and treat shin splints

Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, is one of the most common injuries among beginner runners, and up...