6 Plank Exercises for a Stronger Running Core

A runner’s core muscles, which includes almost all muscles outside of your legs and arms, work together to keep the torso...

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....

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...

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...

Running Session: The Tempo Run

A tempo run, also known as a lactate threshold run, trains your body to maintain a fast pace for a longer...

Running session: Short speed hill repeats

Running hills, whether in a specific hill training session or hilly long run benefits a runner in a range of ways....

How to run faster: 5 simple tips

Runner’s come in all shapes and sizes, beginners, elites, and those who train like elites, but when you get down to...

6 tips to running in the morning

For some runner’s and gym enthusiast’s a 5.30am start is a normal time for a good run or tough strength and...