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Are you a training racer?
We all know someone who just has to be in front, turns every easy run into an all out sprint and has to be first back...
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The causes of Achilles pain
In his second article Irish international and physiotherapist Matt Bergin talks about the causes of achilles pain and what runners can...
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15 quality pieces of advice from Coach Dave Newport
Cheltenham Harriers’ Dave Newport has been coaching for 31 years and here are his top 15 pieces of advice for the...
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10 experts with 10 simple tips to improve your running
Stop worrying about “marginal gains”, there are simple changes you can make to your running and training to become a faster runner. Whilst...
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5 strength & conditioning essentials for runners
Respected coach, author and lecturer Dr Richard Blagrove shares his top strength and conditioning tips for endurance athletes. Dr Richard Blagrove is...
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How do you make running friends?
Running with friends can help make you faster – fact! To help you with your search for ‘running buddies’ here are...
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Sunday’s long run is much more than another run
Friendship, the same routines that never gets old, good banter… Kevin Dooney reflects on the little things that happen around a...
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Are you a good runner or a good racer?
Would you call yourself a good runner or a good racer? Maybe you’re both. What’s even the difference? Being a good...
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Tempo runs: what you need to know
Tempo runs should be an essential part of training for any endurance runner, from 1500m to marathon and beyond. So what are...
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How can you make treadmill running less boring?
Do you enjoy the comforts of running indoors on a treadmill? Or is even the thought of the ‘dreadmill’ more off-putting...
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