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...

Win your race from the start 

Have you ever heard of the butterfly effect? When a butterfly moves it wings in one location, it can cause a...

5 strength training exercises for marathon runners

Strength training should be an essential component of training for a marathon runner. With a few exercises you can build strength...

Running session: Fartleks

In a fartlek session you speed up and slow down, blending continuous training with interval training. They are best done not...

Coaching Athletes : 7 Secrets To Building The Perfect Taper

Getting people to run fast is the easy bit. Getting people to run fast at the right time in the right...