Injury Recovery: Ditch the RICE, Your Soft Tissue Injuries Actually Need PEACE and LOVE

RICE is out, PEACE and LOVE are in! Injury recovery is a topic that has attracted plenty of debate in recent years, with expert opinion evolving in a number of ways. As the number of people participating in strenuous endurance running grows, so does the importance of educating those people on the optimal steps for … Read more

Take Your Mind Off The Run: How Dissociation Can Improve Your Running Performance

Do you ever zone out during a run, then regain focus to suddenly find that you’ve actually come a lot further since you were last paying attention? It might seem counterintuitive, but distancing your mind from the activity you’re doing can actually improve your performance at it. In any form of sport or exercise, the … Read more

Should Runners Take Vitamin D For Recovery?

Nutrition is a vital aspect of performance optimization for athletes. When it comes to recovery from intense exercise, there are a number of things to consider, as our nutrition guide for runners explains in more detail. But what role do vitamin supplements play here? Recently, studies have demonstrated the importance of Vitamin D for runners in … Read more

Is Heel Striking Dangerous? The Latest Research on Heel Strike vs Forefoot Running

As any runner who strikes the ground with their heel first has probably been told, to heel strike is considered by many as a cardinal sin when it comes to good running form. There are two main accusations laid against heel striking: increased injury rate and reduced running efficiency. This ‘lump of bone’ is ill-equipped … Read more

The 3 Best Stairs Workout Variations: Push Yourself To New Levels

A stairs workout isn’t common to find on a runner’s schedule, especially when training for a marathon. But maybe it should be. After all, stair workouts provide a host of benefits for runners that may translate into better race performance.  But doing a stair workout isn’t for the faint of heart (in fact it’s a … Read more

Snowdon Skyrace – Race Report

A couple of months ago I wrote an article on Skyrunning (check that article out here). In my research for it, I ended up getting totally sidetracked and scrolling through upcoming Skyraces. In the process, I stumbled across the Snowdon Skyrace, a Welsh race not too far from my home in the UK. I called … Read more