Running has been my best friend, my most loyal companion: it has been there through thick and thin, when times were tough and when I felt I had nowhere to turn.

Sleep - How sleep can make you a better runner

Let’s start with how impactful negative self-talk can be; studies have shown that 12 positive experiences are needed to equal one negative experience!

Can mental toughness be taught?

Nobody is watching - we think they are, and we think we are being judged, especially when we step out of our comfort zone. And it’s a real concept known as “The Imaginary Audience”

How do you know if you are working hard enough in your training sessions? How do you improve your running and what effort/intensity should each session be run at?

When I first started running, I felt like the proverbial square peg in a round hole, I just didn’t quite get the running memo and I cringe now looking back on those early running days.

Short Term Gains and Long Term Goals - are you in it for the long haul?

Stress and running; who’s your support team?

What type of runner are you? Outcome focused or process focused? This week’s blog explores the differences between the two.