When is it time to “empty the tank” in a race?

Emptying the tank. That time in a race when caution is thrown to the wind and you can smell the finish...

How do you make the right decisions during a race?

Running, particularly racing, is full of decisions. Knowing when to kick and when to back off can be a fine art...

Is running in a group better for you?

Strength can found in numbers, so does running in a group make you a better runner or is training solo the...

Positive, negative or even splits: what’s best for a marathon PB?

What is the best way to pace a marathon? Positive, negative or even splits? Does it depend on who you ask...

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...

The ‘mystical’ 100 mile week

The mystical 100-mile week – kilometres do not count. All you need to do to be a good runner is complete...

Training diary of 2:16 marathoner Aaron Scott

What does it take to run a 2:16 marathon? Aaron Scott shares a little light on that very question with insights...

Plan better for your next personal best

It’s always better to have a plan and ignore it, than having no plan at all. So how can you make...

Marathon running not so bad for knees and hips

Active runners who frequently compete in marathons are 50% less likely to currently have knee and hip arthritis, according to a...

Cadence – is 180 the magic number?

Cadence is simply the number of footfalls a runner takes in a minute and 180 steps is quite often the figure recommended...