Using half marathon pace techniques to find that goal pace, go the half marathon distance, and up your running game Rhythm is everything. From your sleeping routine to your breathing patterns, timing can be the difference between you showing up and missing out. Running is essentially both a race against the clock and a race[…]

Using a beginner treadmill workout with outdoor running shoes and treadmill workouts too to boost performance If you want to work out on a treadmill then you’ll be pleased to know it’s easy. It’s not like waltzing onto a dancefloor and having to know the tango without practice it’s as easy as running, and you[…]

The Achilles tendon is an essential tendon for exercise, so let’s see how you can strengthen it We all know the tale of Achilles – that bloke they call a demi-god whose mum (quite rudely) dipped him into a vat of mythical liquid. Only, she didn’t dip his heel. Hence the weakness trope, Achilles heel.[…]

Using knee strengthening exercises for knee pain, leg work and running efficiency Whether it’s your left leg or left foot, knee pain can do a lot for all-round injuries. Sure often, knee pain is a very isolated affair, but you have to remember that every part of your body is connected somehow. Knee joint pain[…]

Using the right running routine, running technique and running form to help you learn how to run correctly This title may seem like learning how to tie your shoelaces; you’d have thought most of us knew how to run at this point, but even shoelaces have a technique, and often people can misunderstand, take a[…]

Using goal pace techniques, half marathon approaches and keeping with experienced runners (to name a few) with proper pacing strategy A half marathon sounds like a pain. I’ve not experienced it myself which I can honestly say I’m fine with. But I do like to challenge myself. I’m not a 99% so the activities I do engage[…]

Using race pace techniques, speed work, race day prep and strength training to improve 10k time We all want to improve. Some need to progress in their career, moving up the hierarchy and proving to themselves their worth. Others want to focus on family and become the best parent they can. No matter your reason,[…]

Core muscles present big issues that need even bigger solutions – let’s check running form, repetitive stress and more Hearing a crack in your back or feeling pain in your brain is never nice. In fact, back problems can be so, well, problematic that you have to seek physical therapy for the rest of your[…]

Using the classic plank position and ignoring plank variations to focus on proper form The plank is a classic for a reason. It’ low cost (relative to space and equipment, that is) and it’s highly accessible positioning make it a friendly one amongst trainers. But what is it really doing, other than testing endurance and[…]

Using calf muscle techniques to alleviate issues with tight calf muscles In any case, no matter the activity or the area, you need to accommodate your body’s needs. Blood flow, deep tissue massage, tight muscles, delayed onset muscle soreness… there’s a lot to consider when it comes to issues and remedies, so let’s keep it[…]