Running Tips for Beginners
Don’t run tomorrow, run today I personally would never look at a training plan that started with Day 1 = Rest and it always amazes me the number of training plans I see that do...
Matt
On Running in Rome
Just back from a three-week stint working away (Rome) and was so nice to be out running my usual route today (Berkshire, England), even if the weather was slightly soggy in comparison. Managed to...
First Race: Essential Guide to the Do’s and Dont’s
So race day has nearly arrived! Running in your first race can be a nerve-racking experience. Especially if you have been used to just running on your own during your training plan, the prospect...
High Intensity Interval Training Running
HIIT, or High intensity interval training running workouts are short, high-intensity efforts of exercise followed by equal or slightly longer periods of recovery or rest. The intensity should be close to or at your anaerobic...
Hill Sprints and Kenyan Hill Running Sessions
To some, the idea of repeatedly running up and down a hill when there are a whole host of flat-surfaced alternatives available, might sound insane but adding weekly or bi-weekly hill sprints or Kenyan...
Fartlek Training Sessions
Named after the Swedish for ‘Speed Play’, the fartlek training session is a less structured and largely more creative way to do speed interval training. They can faciliate great improvements in endurance and strength, as...
Treadmill Workouts
Benefits of Treadmill Workouts Treadmill workouts can be a great tool to use in your training plan. Any decent treadmill will give you a range of options like increasing the gradient and quick-set speed variations which can really...
And on the 7th Day I went running…
Hi, my name is Matt, I’m a keen amateur runner, and welcome to the site. I started this fledgling website because, firstly, I love reading, talking, and writing about running and I wanted to create...
5k Training Plan For Beginners
If you are fairly new to running or looking to get fit, or returning to running after a break, then training for a 5k is the perfect distance to focus on. This 5k training plan...
