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How running can help reduce anxiety
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and the focus this year is on anxiety – something that running, in fact all exercise, can help to alleviate. In this blog I explore what happens inside our brains when we exercise which can help us to understand the positive impact running can have on our mental health.
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7 Tips for getting Fit for beginners
There are many ways to get fitter, and the best approach may depend on your individual needs, preferences, and fitness goals. Here are some general tips that can help:
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Want to bike faster? Three easy tips
For most cyclists, and in that I include Duathletes and Triathletes, the most basic but fundamental question is, “How can I get faster on the bike?” There is a wealth of information and “training plans” available online – but honestly most are far too over engineered and just too complex for the average busy athlete…
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Runners Plateau, break through Zone 3
Struggling to improve your run performance despite consistent and varied training sessions? The only thing that is increasing is your constant fatigue… Whilst your performance and your motivation are heading south. The chances are you are ending up in the grey area; otherwise known as zone 3 wilderness. How do you get out of this…
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How to fit Strength & Conditioning into your plan
The benefits of strength and conditioning for endurance athletes are well-documented and ultimately translate to better performance at races. And yet, in spite of this, many still fail to prioritise strength and conditioning within their overall programme because of time constraints. In this blog I suggest a practical way to ensure you’re fitting in just…