Training
Balls to it, or to the feet at least
For many, the cause of foot pain which stops them from running is a dreaded condition called plantar fasciitis.
Plantar fasciitis is a real problem...
Running makes me sick
I love Twitter but it’s very hard to give advice to the UKRunChat community in less than 140 characters on some topics! That’s what’s...
For Runners with Balls – Sore testicle?
There are heaps of blog posts about women’s health and running. Breasts, periods, pelvic floors, you name it, there’s a post to put you...
Posture & Performance
Posture & Performance
We all want to run a new personal best, or be able to run longer distances and not get injured along the...
The Marathon Taper
One of the most common questions we get asked at this time of year is "How long should I taper for?" especially with all...
Running and Cross-training
By Alister Brown
If someone said to you that you could become a better runner by doing something other than running, would you immediately roll...
Training Plans
By Jenni Morris"
Here we look at Training Plans, how each runner has a different approach to them and how to find the right one...
Ultra Running : Top Tips for Beginners
An ‘Ultra- marathon’ is any distance over the 26.2 miles of a standard marathon They are becoming more popular with the running community and...
Not Tapering for Marathons
Introduction
As I write, we’ve just come to the end of a cluster of 2015 autumn marathons. I ran one too, and smashed thirty-seven minutes...
Rest, Recovery, and Regeneration for Runners
The Importance of Rest for Running Your Best
Rest. Recovery. Regeneration. These are three very important but often overlooked words in a runner’s vocabulary. Most...