Should I get a gait analysis?
How we run - the way in which we hold our body and our feet hit make contact with the ground - can make a huge difference to the speed, endurance and longevity of a runner. A whole science has...
How we run - the way in which we hold our body and our feet hit make contact with the ground - can make a huge difference to the speed, endurance and longevity of a runner. A whole science has...
When do I need to get my shoes measured? You want to be getting your feet measured the first time you go to purchase a new pair of running trainers and similarly every time you buy a pair from a...
The Virgin Money London Marathon is 10 weeks away. It's not close enough to panic but real enough to encourage you to really put the hard yards in now. Hopefully you have four to six weeks of a good base...
What are Secret London Runs? Secret London Runs are exactly that; secret runs around London. They're aimed at a group of runners-come-historians who want to indulge in a mix of culture and athleticism, crossing the city and stopping at various...
In October I completed what is probably my proudest achievement to date, when I cycled 323 miles from London to Amsterdam for charity. It was the first time I had ever attempted an endurance event of the sort (I haven’t...
Mark Gallacher, a keen runner from Motherwell, Scotland, returned to running six years ago aged 40. He gave up smoking, lost weight and managed to cut down his 5k time from 43 minutes to 17. He suffered with joint pain,...
Caffeine can provide a great boost to your workout. Research carried out by the Journal of Applied Physiology found that those who drank coffee before a workout found it to be easier to complete than those who didn't. It's recommended that...
Running can be a rather repetitive sport, which can result in overuse of certain muscles and tightness in the body. The muscles are used in one-way, which can lead to injury or discomfort. To avoid injury, it’s important to incorporate...
Stuart Taylor is the founder of PerfecTone and creator of the Pocket Personal Trainer App. He's one of the UK's most respected training and fitness experts, best known for his TV roles, including Head Coach on Gladiators, Total Wipeout, Celebrity...
Whether you go running for fun or as part of your everyday exercise regime, it is important to make sure your running form is to correct, down to a T. This will prevent injury and help you get the best...
