How to Be Injured More Successfully No one likes to be injured. The truth is most of us are terrible at being injured. Which is funny when you consider how much time as runners we spend being injured. Fortunately I am very happy to share my extensive experience with...
My name is Jo and I am a runner Probably time for a training update: Current situation is there is no current training. Like a junkie who thinks one little hit here and there can’t hurt, I ran a few little extra miles here and there. A bit further and a bit...
Progression is the foundation of any successful training plan. The secret is to know how and when to develop the progression in a session to get the most from your training programme. I illustrate how to build progression in a session with one of my favourite...
Good coaching is about more than data – it’s about people. It’s about you. I am the biggest geek when it comes to running data. As a coach I love to spend hours analysing detailed breakdowns of running sessions. But I also know that the most important feedback is...
You’re never too old to laugh at the word “Fartlek”! The name for this fartlek family running session came from my 8-year-old daughter when I told her we were doing a fartlek this week. “Eat my farts!” combines both fun and good quality running training. It is based...
The Paarlauf Race is the perfect session for families to run together. It allows you to balance some serious interval training with taking your kids out for fresh air and exercise during lockdown. As a fully qualified British Athletics Coach I have lots of experience...