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If you’re looking to get stated running you should be aware of your running technique. It is often overlooked by runners and I myself have fallen victim to this naivety. Most people just starting out don’t have a partner to run with who can give tips and advice on their technique. For those of you [...]
Continue Reading →If you are a beginner, chances are you will hear about ‘the long run’ a lot in the near future. As a beginner, the long run is not important and it should only concern those who have progressed enough to begin racing or train for a marathon.
The main benefits of running long runs are [...]
Continue Reading →If you are looking for a measure of fitness, then your heart rate is a great way to do this. Fitness can be measured in many ways, a good indicator (one I prefer to use) of how fit we are is our Resting Heart Rate (RHR).
To measure your RHR, find your pulse on either [...]
Continue Reading →As a mountaineer, I know how the effects of altitude can hamper performance. But is it true that using altitude to your advantage can enhance performance? The landmark height for an effect on performance is 3000 feet. At this altitude, you will tire quicker because the oxygen is thinner. For every 1000 feet you go [...]
Continue Reading →The cold. I don’t see many beginner runners on the roads in winter, but I think it’s the best time to train. If you are a competitive runner, the winter months help you gain mileage on your opponents. If you’re a beginner, fun runner or any runner for that matter, I would always recommend training [...]
Continue Reading →The heat is a pain. No doubt about it, but if you time your runs just right, you can have some pleasant runs in the summer. It is recommended that you run at sunrise or sunset, and avoid running when the sun is high in the sky. If you are lucky enough to live in [...]
Continue Reading →Blisters: These occur when some form of heat separates layers of skin. For runners, this heat usually comes from friction in the trainer. Do not wear damp socks, make sure your socks are pulled tight before you set off running, and perhaps invest in some nylon socks. Try to avoid cotton – this is not a good [...]
Continue Reading →Running shoes are very important for beginners because they aid our running, and make it more pleasurable. If it wasn’t for running shoes, running would be practically free. Our shoes are important for injury prevention and should be replaced every 400 – 600 miles, in my experience the actual figure is closer to 400 miles. [...]
Continue Reading →Can the treadmill replace outdoor running? This is a debate that continues to burn within the running community. As long as you train within your training pace, you will still reap the same benefits. However, the indoor environment is significantly different to the outdoors.
Firstly, you will not encounter the same degree of resistance or winds, be [...]
Continue Reading →So, how often should you run? Well, almost everybody knows that you should exercise for 30 minutes a day. That’s 3 hours and 30 minutes a week. Don’t worry about this rule as a beginner; you need to build your body up to running 30 minutes a day first. I would never recommend running every day of [...]
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