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People get into running for many reasons.  The challenge of it, prove someone wrong, gets you out the house or for social reasons.  But one massive factor will be trying to lose some weight/fat. I always try and seperate the two as a coach as happiness isn’t always derived from hitting a certain number on a scale.  However one big factor of running is that many will plateau, which is typically for 1 of 2 reasons.  Underfuelling & 2. Over-expectation of expenditure.  Let’s bre

Running as a newbie is tough, I will admit it. The body isn't use to the feel of running and the new impact your putting on your body, getting use to what feels like max heart rate work for the time and distance your aiming for. If your still reading I commend you. What I will tell you is running is up there as one of the more rewarding things in fitness as you get better and the developments in health you get across the board so the 'juice is worth the squeeze'. So how do yo

What gets you quicker? Easy Runs or Faster Runs?  Sounds like a trick question and rightfully so. Going quicker means quicker?  Not necessarily. Here is a little science.  Lactic Acid is a big thing that holds people back when it comes to training for longer distances and pushing to get that little bit more out of each run. When your training for certain races or certain speeds you pass from quite an important point.  When your running a typically easy run your body can remov

As a coach a Blueprint is a general concept for me. This is due to me normally starting sessions then seeing secondary issues or focus points for people that have just started or even people I have been working with for a long time. So here is a little insight into how I look into sessions. Start of Session: Mobility work Mini Assessments if needed - Ankle, Knee, Hip Stability assessment Gait Analysis has come in where necessary. - Is it vital? Not massively but it helps unlo

What Is Heart Rate and Why Does It Matter for Running? Your heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute (bpm). It reflects how hard your cardiovascular system is working to supply oxygen to your muscles. When you run, your heart rate rises to meet the increased demand for oxygen. Tracking your heart rate during runs helps you: Gauge effort : Know if you are running too hard or too easy. Prevent overtraining : Avoid pushing beyond your limits. Improve enduran

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When embarking on a diet, one of the most crucial factors to consider is your caloric deficit. Not all deficits are created equal. A...

Now, this is a very open ended question with a few considerations. Especially when you consider the demands of sport at a physical,...

With Hybrid training becoming ever more popular the overall concept of it is just being fit. The only real concept of Hybrid you could...

Big claim, but it's my claim. You see all these 20 steps to getting in shape, get confused on which one to follow. The numerous different...

Arguably one of the toughest elements of training is trying to maintain/develop attributes during a season where you are running a...

General Physical Preparedness Special Physical Preparedness To build a solid foundation of overall Strength, Power, Mobility etc. a phase...

I feel there is a mis-conception with people and training thinking that every session. When you consider MEV (Minimal Effective Volume) &...

Straight in. No Squat pattern has be identical to be a squat and there is no such thing as a good squat. With different torso and femur...