Incorporating mindfulness into your run can help you nurture and care for your mental health at the same time as keeping your physical health in shape. Most people imagine mindfulness is all about sitting cross legged with your eyes shut;…
If we are being very open and honest, every single person has that intruder on their shoulder telling them what they can’t do, not to make a fool of themselves, not to try something in case they are no good,…
When we train hard, prepare or practice for a big race or event, we often say to ourselves “I want to be perfect today”, and that can be the most fatal mistake of all. When faced with a challenge where…
Written by Dr. Adam Siegel, DPM Plantar fasciosis and Achilles tendinosis are two of the most common sources of foot pain plaguing runners. If you’ve ever suffered from either of them, you know they can be debilitating! Plantar fasciosis is…
Written by Paul Starkey, Managing Director at Neo G While you may think joint problems are the preserve of the elderly, statistics actually show that it’s an increasing problem for people at any age. More than 10 million people in…
1) It’s the ultimate way to multitask. Exercising, baby nap time, milk bought and post office trip. 2) Dads can earn brownie points by taking the little one out for a run and giving Mum a break/lie in. 3) When you consider…
A recent survey of 2000 people showed that 10% of people injured themselves running and was the leading cause of injury among women. With a reported 2 million people running on a regular basis in the UK, it’s no surprise…
Just because the weather looks like it’s going to heat up this weekend, it doesn’t mean your London Marathon pace needs to slow down. Check out these top tips from We Run as they look at the best ways in…
With the London Marathon fast approaching and training reaching fever pitch, a Senior Lecturer and long-distance runner, is releasing his top tips to help runners avoid injuries. Dr Peter Francis from Leeds Beckett University’s School of Clinical and Applied Sciences…
1) Building Up Your Distance Runners can make the mistake of only running near their race distance in the weeks leading up to race day. The body – joints, tendons, ligaments and muscle, have to adapt and get used to…