Category: So you want to run……
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Being a Runner in Isolation
As a Physiotherapist observing the world right now I have decided to write down some thoughts with regards to the life of a runner during these times of restriction. The uncertainty of when these restrictions will lift and when races will resume are all questions no one has exact answers for but, regardless of this,…
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Marathon Playlist
This Playlist has been kindly sent to me from Nicky Mason, my boyfriends brother. He was asked to put something together for his friends who were about to embark on their first ever marathon! Personally, I think its awesome. Feedback from the runner who ran a 4 hour and 2 minute marathon, an amazing…
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The Marathon – The First Time…
Running a marathon is a daunting affair and I am always intrigued as to what initially draws people to it and, whether like me, they get hooked. My first marathon was Manchester back in 2012 and it was an ‘interesting’ experience. I never wanted to run a marathon but was coaxed in to by my…
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I Just Want to Run……
21st Feb 2016 I’m sat here at Johns’ house up in the lake district feeling sorry for myself as this is Day 14 since my last run, since the last time I was outside, since the last time I was wet, muddy and wind swept. I’m fed up!! For those that don’t run you…
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Fashion on the Fells…
I’ve been wanting to discuss this for a while as I’m finding as time goes by more and more outdoor companies are slowly changing their outdoor gear in to more ‘fashionable’ wear, but my question is, in doing so are they sacrificing quality? Running for me has always been about the running, about feeling free…
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The importance of rest…
For many years the concept of resting has been alien to me. Surely more running and more training means fitter and faster doesn’t it? If you run all the time, you get faster? The straight forward answer to this is no, not at all and unfortunately this is something I have had to learn the hard…
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To drink or not to drink?
After many years of running I think I have finally got a good understanding of what my body needs in terms of hydration. I still get it wrong some times but generally I know what I need and when. Its a difficult one this as everyone is different and will have varied requirements and the only way to get this…
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Your mind…..
Most people think that running is all physical and yes, I guess it mainly is but there is another equally important component and that is your mind and that needs training to!! For most runners its the battle between getting home from work and going out for a run to sitting down with a brew.…
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Be Seen this Winter!!
As the evenings are now getting darker, earlier, it has never been so important to be seen when out and about. Running outside is a lot of fun and I personally think that running at night just adds to the experience. It holds its risks but these risks can be minimised by being prepared and…
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Where to run….
Excellent, we have a plan and a goal and the next step is to get making some routes. I may be a geek but I actually really enjoy this part about running. Running is freedom…..you can go absolutely anywhere you want and you can make it as easy or as hard as you want depending…
Up and Running 