5 Game Changing Benefits of Running Before Work
Every day before work I run between 3-10 miles. Doing this sets me up for the day. After a morning run, I feel awake, mentally […]
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The Benefits of Being a Parkrun Tourist
Parkrun is a collection of free weekly 5K timed running events that take place every Saturday in over 1400 location in over twenty different countries. […]
Lessons Learnt From One Year of Running Every Day
Today is 31st December 2019. Since January 1st this year, I have run at least one mile, with a daily average of 6.1 miles, every […]
How To Stay Positive on a Long Run
One of the biggest tests of grit and character for a runner is the long run. Running further than you do usually to improve your […]
5 Things To Do After Your Run
You’re nearing the end of your run. It’s been a challenging but fun workout and you’re ready to call it a day. As you roll […]
How Running Keeps You Stable in an Unpredictable Life
Life is full of surprises. Ups and downs, highs and lows. It’s filled with amazing moments, dull moments and heart-breaking moments. As much as we […]
Applying David Goggin’s ‘Can’t Hurt Me’ to Running
I recently finished David Goggin’s book ‘Can’t Hurt Me‘ for the second time. After reading the raw and uncensored text, I downloaded and listened to […]
5 Top Tips to Fall in Love With Running
One year and a half ago, I discovered that running is one of my passions in life. Since then, I have participated in 17 half […]
9 Occasions When You Should Run
Running. A universal sports that’s accessible, keeps you fit and can be done virtually anywhere. When should you run, exactly? In this article we’ll look […]
5 Lessons Learnt from Eliud Kipchoge’s Sub 2-Hour Marathon
On Saturday 12th October 2019, Eliud Kipchoge ran a marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 40 seconds. The first human in history to run 26.2 […]
4 Team Building Benefits of Running
The success of most organisations depends on effective teams working together. From personal experience, I know running to be one of the best team building […]
Why You Should Run In Bad Weather
Have you ever skipped a run because of bad weather? Rain, wind and thunder often stop runners from lacing up and getting their work out […]
How To Run Longer Without Getting Tired
Ever embarked on a long run, with the best intentions of finishing the distance, only to quit early because you got to tired? I’ve been […]
5 Amazing Tips For Running When You’re Away From Home
Are you going to be running when you’re away from home soon? Without the right approach, getting your run in away from your humble abode […]
5 Rookie Mistakes To Avoid On Hot Race Days
5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid on Hot Race Days I recently ran a half marathon in 30-degree heat. Though I’m an experienced runner (having participated […]