Coronavirus, ‘it’s on all of us.’
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The Best way to Start a Running habit: Incorporate it into your Identity
Committing to a new habit, like running, can be a challenge for many people. Whilst all the intensions of starting to run regularly are there, […]
6 Top Ways to Stay Fit During Coronavirus Self-Isolation
Coronavirus is currently rampaging its way across the globe. A key piece of public health advice being given by governments around the world is around […]
5 Top Tips for Always Squeezing a Run in
We all live busy lives, let’s face it. Work, family, hobbies, studying and travelling fill lots of our day. If you’re not careful, it can […]
3 Ways I’ve Been Learning a New Language Whilst Running
I recently decided to start learning French. Like lots of us, I am relatively busy and don’t have hours to dedicate to learning a new […]
I Got Lost Running in a Foreign Country and Loved it
Us runners love to plan everything perfectly. Our nutrition, the route we’re taking, how many miles we’re going to accumulate, the time a run should […]
Why Humans are Born to Run
If I had a penny for the number of times people tell me ‘I’m just not made for running’ or ‘humans just shouldn’t run’, I’d […]
How to Achieve the Flow State When Running
Running and the concept of ‘flow’ go together hand in hand. A flow state is a state of the mind where a person performing an […]
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 […]
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 […]