General Racing Advice

You’ve trained for the running part of the race, but what many runners fail to prepare for are the aid stations. Having an aid station strategy is important, you don’t want to be fumbling about come the big day. In this article we are going to delve into the 10 top tips for honing your … Read more

Have you heard of the Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) chart but not sure how it’s used or whether it is useful for your running workouts? Here’s my mega-guide to explaining what RPE is, why every runner should be familiar with it, and how to use it for creating workout routines. The topic of RPE, … Read more

A practice race, or tune-up race, is essentially a dress rehearsal for your race – whether that’s a 10k, half marathon, marathon or ultra. A tune-up race is an opportunity to test out all your race day strategies and experience a little of what your actual race day will feel like. This means your morning … Read more

Given the current global state of affairs, marathons and other races everywhere are being canceled – and are being replaced by virtual races. Until things can return to some form of normality, it’s likely that virtual races are most distance runners’ best option if you want to get your racing fix in. Today, I’m going … Read more

The 24hrs prior to a running race can be frantic – you have to prepare all your equipment, think about logistics, remember what to eat – and all the while, you’re meant to be relaxing. It can be tough to keep things in order the day before the race.   Over the years, I’ve developed a … Read more

In the run-up to a running event, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and overlook something critical. Whether you’re running a 10km or a 100km, your first race or your 50th, having a to-do list can help give your preparation some structure, and help you relax – knowing that you haven’t forgotten … Read more