How to Overcome Pre-Race Nerves

Most runners and athletes experience some form of pre-race nerves before a race or competition. It’s not a necessarily a negative...

Why is Running Performance Decreased in the Heat?

It is generally accepted that aerobic exercise capacity, as in running, is reduced in hot conditions whilst sprint performance may even be...

How to Beat ‘The Wall’ in a Marathon

Hitting the wall during a marathon is an unforgettable moment experienced by so many runners every year. If you are lucky...

5 Autumn Marathons You Can Still Sign-Up For

Most marathon runners know the big autumn races; Berlin, Chicago and Dublin, and if you have been training for any of...

How to run faster: 5 simple tips

Runner’s come in all shapes and sizes, beginners, elites, and those who train like elites, but when you get down to...

Get the best from your long run in marathon training

If you are preparing for your first marathon, or you are an experienced runner, you will be familiar with the ‘long...

6 tips to running in the morning

For some runner’s and gym enthusiast’s a 5.30am start is a normal time for a good run or tough strength and...

The 5 Big Marathon Mistakes

The marathon is the least forgiving race distance and yet runners make more mistakes preparing for it than for any other...

4 core exercises for stronger runners

These exercises will strengthen your core and help you become a better-balanced runner. With distance running, core muscles become very important in the...

Recreate Marathon mile 22

Running a marathon is tough, and as runners we spend a great deal of time training to prepare us for a...