What makes the perfect runner? What characteristics distinguishes the likes of Eliud Kipchoge, the current marathon world record holder out, from the rest of us? Exploring the specific points could help us all run faster. Kipchoge was not just genetically gifted – inheriting the potential to be a running phenomenon – crucially, he enhanced every […]
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It’s easy to think that running harder, further or faster in training is the way to improve performance. But neglecting weight or resistance training could be costing you huge potential performance increase.
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If there’s one thing all runners excel at, it’s making rubbish excuses for poor performances. We all know someone who talks the talk, but when trainer meets tarmac finds some reason they couldn’t run the run. Here’s a list of some of the worst excuses or ridiculous things runners say (almost entirely based on me).
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Training on a track is a must for any athletes hoping to unlock more potential. The 400m oval allows you to precisely structure, control and monitor your training sessions. And is the perfect venue for measuring your progress. Here are some of my favourite (I use that term loosely as these can be torture) running
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For many, Christmas is a time for over indulgence. Throw a year’s worth of carful dieting and training out the window for a few days of relaxation. That can be just what you need to recharge the batteries, renew your enthusiasm and hit the next few months with more energy… But just like with all
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