How to start running from scratch You want to give running a go – what great news! We are here to help you make running pain and injury free and rewarding and help you understand exactly how to start running from scratch. This is our simple and easy to follow how to’ guide: how to […]
Preventing injuries when running Running is a great form of exercise that is great for physical health as well as mental well-being. However, like any other physical activity, it carries the risk of injury. Injuries are indeed, a fact of the runners life. So what can you do to prevent running injuries? Your running injuries
Being active in pregnancy – can running harm pregnancy? During pregnancy the two most obvious physical changes are weight gain and the growing bump – but other changes also occur including a softening of the ligaments and an increase in blood volume. This means considerations must be made, but medically is a good idea to
Step one as you start running as a total beginner Firstly and very importantly – well done for looking online for this advice. You want to take the first step to becoming a runner – it’s really a great first step to take and you can absolutely do it. How to start running as a
How do I start training for a marathon? You’re considering running a marathon – how fantastic. A tiny percentage of people take on this challenge so great work for considering doing it. You might be a beginner but with the right mindset and training plan you can do it. To help you achieve this amazing
womens running beginner challenge – good reasons to get started! Running or any kind of regular physical activity is positive for you and your health. The great thing about running is that it is one of the easiest sports to take up as you don’t need much kit to get started, can set off straight
What is the walk-run training method? The run walk method running technique is a combination of paced walking interspersed with light jogging. The amount you spend walking vs running can and does vary! As you get fitter or build endurance, you might spend more time jogging, but the technique is excellent for all levels at
Starting from scratch 10 week running plan If you’re trying to start running at 40 for the first time, or to get back to running after a break – we strongly suggest taking it slow and steady at the beginning! And that is what is behind Here is a starter plan to get you started
What are endorphins and do you get endorphins running? Endorphins are a hormone, or chemical that your body releases. Can you believe they actually have a similar effect to morphine – making you feel relaxed and happy. When you run the body releases endorphins – which increases pain tolerance, reduces anxiety, tension, anger and confusion!
Our Top Tips for running a marathon for the first time Hello and welcome to the great adventure of marathon running. You are in the very small number of people brave enough to take this challenge on – so let’s start with huge congratulations. If you’re here and reading this perhaps you’re midway through a
