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Running: If not now, when?

September 8, 2021 Runners First 0

When I started out, what stopped me running for months was that I thought everything needed to be perfect. I thought that I had to […]

How I Became a Sub-19 Minute 5K Runner

August 22, 2021 Runners First 0

4 years ago, I wouldn’t dream of running at all. Let alone getting a sense of enjoyment (which I currently do) from it. 3 and […]

6 Top Tips for Better Long Runs (avoid these mistakes)

August 15, 2021 Runners First 0

Long runs are one of the most powerful tools in any distance runners training arsenal. But there are many common mistakes that runners often make […]

What I learnt Running 100 Miles In A Week

June 29, 2021 Runners First 0

At the start of May, I tried running 100 miles in a week as training for my first ever ultra-marathon which took place on the […]

Running Slow Is The Secret For Getting Fast

February 27, 2021 Runners First 1

The most common running question I get asked is ‘how do I run faster?’ The answer might be surprising but running slow is the secret […]

4 Huge Mistakes That Will Kill Your Running Goals

February 21, 2021 Runners First 0

Setting, pursuing, and achieving goals is important for any runner but the odds are unfortunately in favour of failure. In this post, I will identify […]

Top 10 Benefits of Trail Running

February 9, 2021 Runners First 0

Ever wanted to start trail running but weren’t quite sure if it was worth the effort? Trail running can be hugely valuable for runners and […]

Top 11 Tips For Beginner Runners

February 7, 2021 Runners First 0

Are you a new runner or someone who considers themselves a beginner? It’s important to be equipped with some useful tips to make your early […]

Applying Rich Roll’s Top 10 Rules to Running

February 5, 2021 Runners First 0

Rich Roll went from being an unknown overweight lawyer to one of the best ultrarunners on the planet after having a major health scare. He’s […]

9 Top Tips for the David Goggins Annual 4x4x48 Challenge

January 26, 2021 Runners First 1

David Goggins recently announced the next annual 4x4x48 running challenge on his social media which means one thing: it’s game on. This post shares the […]

Top 8 Worst Things to Do Before A Run

January 24, 2021 Runners First 0

In this article we’ll talk about the top 8 worst things to do before a run. These are common mistakes that I hear about often […]

Applying David Goggin’s Top 10 Rules to Running

January 18, 2021 Runners First 0

David Goggins has had an incredible life filled with challenge, turbulence, incredible achievements and a lot of pain. In this post, we apply David Goggin’s […]