Training
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...
So you want to run a marathon… by @chris_c_nz
Well firstly, let me applaud you in making the most significant step – the decision. Sure, some people (those who generally haven’t/can’t/won’t run a...
Tips for warm weather running
By Toni Wade @flamingcopper
The weather is getting warmer and I, like many others, sometimes find it difficult running when it is very warm and sunny....
