Get Up That Hill
18th July 2017
How is it some runners skip up inclines when the rest of us huff and puff to the top? With the right approach, technique and attitude, hills don’t have to be hard. When you’re a beginner, simply running on the flat…
Workouts
Speed Training
30th June 2017
Rf reveals how to inject some extra pace into your training plan with speed training
Exercise of the Month – Hip Flexors: Lying Band Exercise
9th June 2017
Target Muscle/s: Rectus femoris (quadriceps), psoas, iliacus. Sets & Reps: 3 x 30 seconds or 12 reps Tempo: Isometric (hold for up to 30s), concentric (pull back for 1s, hold for 2s, return for 3s) Frequency: Twice a week strength…
Easiest Half Marathon Plan Ever
8th April 2017
Thinking about tackling a half marathon? We have the simplest and easiest plan ever to take you from ‘new but regular runner’ to completing a half marathon in three months
The Importance of Warm Ups: Are You Ready?
19th December 2016
Be honest – do you always warm up before a run? Many of us skip or rush this vital step but a proper pre-run routine will prepare your body for the session ahead. Everyone knows that warming up before running is important, but according to a…
Movement Break
12th December 2016
Sitting comfortably? Staying sedentary for too long can jeopardise your running form and increase injury risk. Follow our tips and try these simple exercises to stay strong and supple. In the UK, we spend an average of 9.5 hours per day sitting down. Time spent driving, commuting, sitting…
Wild Running: Dark Peak
6th December 2016
Let us take you on a journey to discover some of Britain’s spectacular mountains, forests and coastal trails, perfect for a wild run. It’s still early as I leave the campsite and start running towards Kinder Reservoir. There’s no one around yet and I…
Stress control
3rd December 2016
Some of us run to clear our heads, but for many people, the stress of everyday life prohibits enjoyment and motivation we need to get out there. Susan Balfour’s book Stress Control: Stress-Busting Strategies for the 21st Century has some great nuggets…
Wild Running: Snowdon Llanberis Path
2nd December 2016
Let Running take you on a journey to discover some of Britain’s most spectacular mountains, forests and coastal trails, perfect for a wild run. My first experience of running in the shadows of the great mountains of northern Wales was the Snowdonia Marathon. It was…