Staying positive when injury strikes is one of the biggest challenges. Sadly as an athlete I’ve got a lot of experience to call on here. From not running for nearly a year after rupturing my plantar fascia the day after the Commonwealth Games, to frequently missing...
You might wonder if there are any similarities between a running coach and a social worker for people with severe mental illness. Sadly, the recent focus on the story of the young American athlete Mary Cain suggest otherwise. In fact, there are numerous positive...
In light of such an incredible achievement it seems incongruous to talk about failure. And I’m not one of those critics who argue it was all about the technology, the pacemakers and the shoes. Kipchoge is an athlete who has an unrivalled record of success in the World...
One of the most common mistakes made by new runners – or even by more experienced runners – is to do most of their running at one running pace. There’s a misperception that good runners run fast all of the time. It’s true that to get faster you need to run faster –...
Do you or anyone you know want to start running but you are put off by the thought of joining a running club? Then Run Together is for you. It’s been four years since I joined Run Together and started my own group as a Run Leader. In that time despite becoming a fully...
It’s more than 8 months until the London Marathon 2020 but I’m starting my marathon training today. The Good For Age entries are open now. Contrary to popular belief the best way to get into London is not to take your chances in the ballot. Nor start...
