Two Tips to Master Single Leg Squats – Improve Knee Control
Single leg squats, and various different balancing exercises form an important part of any runner’s strength and conditioning plan, as well as being a great tool to gauge control and stability. You...
View ArticleShalane Flanagan: Elite Distance Runner in Slow Motion
Shalane Flanagan Running Technique In this video, I want to look at what makes Olympic medalist, four-time Olympian, American record holder, and world-class marathoner Shalane Flanagan such an...
View ArticleSuper Targeted Calf Stretch for Runners
This is one of the best calf stretches for runners to relieve tightness in the lower leg. In the video above, I’m going to show you my favourite calf stretch to target tightness in the various...
View ArticleTwo Simple Speed Drills for Young Athletes
In this video, I wanted to do something a little different and show you a few simple exercises you can use with young athletes to help children improve their sprint technique and run faster. Working...
View ArticleBehind the Scenes at IAAF World Championships 2017 [Part 1]
It’s one of the biggest sporting events in the world, and yesterday I was given a rather unique insight into the inner-workings of the IAAF World Championships here in London. I’ve partnered with...
View ArticleBehind the Scenes at IAAF World Championships 2017 [Part 2]
Yesterday I brought you my account of the opening day from behind the scenes here at the IAAF World Championships in London. My second day was no less exciting! The action in the morning session...
View ArticleBehind the Scenes at IAAF World Championships 2017 [Part 3]
Yesterday saw me head back down to London for the third of my four days at this year’s IAAF World Championships. You can find accounts of my previous visits here: Day 1 and Day 2. As luck would have...
View ArticleBehind the Scenes at IAAF World Championships 2017 [Part 4]
Surreal. That’s one of many adjectives I could use to describe my experience of the IAAF World Championships in London over the course of the last ten days! When I was invited to partner with Skype’s...
View ArticlePreparing for a Marathon in 5 Weeks
The Berlin Marathon is one of those races that exists on many a runner’s bucket list. My own included! So when I received a message a few weeks ago asking if I’d like a last minute place in this year’s...
View ArticleWorking with HERE Technologies to Make Running Data More Engaging
I’m sitting here a couple of days after this year’s Berlin Marathon, still reliving various moments in my head. It was an incredible experience, and opportunity that came as a result of my partnership...
View ArticleBulgarian Split Squat – Gym Ball Variation
Any runner who’s done our 30 Day Challenge will know how effective split squats are for building strength in many of those important running muscle groups – quads and qlutes in particular! In the...
View ArticleReview: Swim, Bike, Run, by the Brownlee Brothers
If you’re looking for an insight into the fastest brothers in triathlon, look no further than Swim, Bike, Run, by the Brownlee brothers. Alistair who is now a double Olympic champion and current...
View ArticleReview: Run for Your Life – Mindful Running for a Happy Life
When I first picked-up William Pullen’s book Run For Your Life, I instantly fell in love. A book like this that links running and mental health, immediately sits very close to my heart as I use running...
View ArticleReview: Eat and Run – My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness by Scott...
Eating and running, two of my favourite things in one book? It must be good! I’ve followed Scott Jurek for a while now, especially from a nutritional perspective. Being a vegan, I always look for...
View ArticleReview: Running – Cheaper than Therapy by Chas Newkey-Burden
A book that explains about how running can provide a form of therapy…? I’m in! Being a runner myself and coming from the background of first getting into running as a means of relieving exam stress, I...
View ArticleReview: Unbelievable by Jessica Ennis
I couldn’t help but this pick book up, because Jessica Ennis is one of the reasons I got into running in the first place! She may be a heptathlete, but it was more her motivation and persistence to do...
View ArticleHow to Start Running – Beginners Tips Video
So you want to know how to start running? Awesome! It can be very daunting for a new runner on finding a place to start with things like beginners running technique, so read on for some running tips...
View ArticleReview: Run or Die by Kilian Jornet
Kilian is one of my biggest idols on the running scene. He has an ability to push himself beyond any normal capacity. Having no fear whilst doing so on top of a mountain range inspires me every day to...
View ArticleReview: Run Smart by John Brewer
I was a little sceptical when I first picked up this book, as the quote on the front was from a radio presenter rather than a running coach or an elite runner. But I gave it a chance, and quickly I was...
View ArticleGlute March Exercise & Test for Hip Stability
Glute March Exercise & Test for Hip Stability Free Download [PDF]Glute Activation & Hip Mobility Routine Here’s a quick and easy exercise you can use to first assess, and then if needs be...
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