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The joys of running in the rain
Don’t shy away from lacing-up when you see storm clouds or showers. Go boldly and discover the joys of running in the rain.
Why you should still be wary of sports supplements
Whether it’s bogus claims about performance benefits, or mislabelling of ingredients, runners should be cautious of the sports supplements they take.
Make a fast 5 km part of your marathon training
Focusing on a fast 5 km time can bolster your marathon training. Here are some tips and workouts that helped me speed up over 5000 metres.
The joyful, cruel wrath of the running watch
In our data-driven, time-obsessed sport, running watches are an essential part of our toolkit. Do they have to take to the joy out of the run?
Want to improve? Set yourself audacious running goals
To improve as a runner, you need to challenge yourself. Here are some strategies to more effectively plan audacious running goals to maximise your potential.
Finding a faster gear with Fartlek training
As a new runner, I was focused on consistency and steady pacing. But in order to build speed, I needed to incorporate Fartlek training.
A fast time trial delivers race day adrenaline
After weeks of social distancing and solo running, a small but well-organised time trial with friends feels like a return to racing.
Bad workout? Move forward and refocus on the next run
Not all training runs are going to be perfect. How can we deal with the frustration of being defeated by a workout, and re-focus on our next run?
Practice makes perfect (almost)
We’re all familiar with the old saying and it seems logical. But there’s a vital catch to making your practice translate into race day success.