AlexaMay 24, 20194 min readFinding the right rucksack!This blog explains more about how to find the right rucksack for you. I’m focussing on rucksacks to use for walking, as there are a whole...
AlexaFeb 2, 20192 min readTry Cross Country!The cross country season is upon us, and I wanted to big up these often underrated local races. In the face of more and more obstacle...
AlexaNov 26, 20182 min readTraining to WalkWalking is a popular, efficient and accessibly way of covering the ground under your own steam, you also need to walk in most runs you...
AlexaJul 23, 20183 min readRunning DownhillHow to run downhill well is a popular topic for the runners I work with. There are some great areas of technique you can practice to...
AlexaJul 19, 20185 min readUltra Marathon Training TipsUltra Marathons are a race of any distance above a marathon, they usually start at 50k/30 miles and go up to multi-day events over 100s...
AlexaJun 2, 20183 min readCross Training for RunnersRunners often look into cross training when they are injured, and it's certainly a great way of keeping yourself physically and mentally...
AlexaApr 23, 20182 min readUltra marathon training 101So, you want to run an Ultra, where do you start? I generally advise people to give a marathon a go first. It’s a really big step up...
AlexaMar 3, 20183 min readIntroduction to mapsI love a good map. I was brought up navigating for my parents on long journeys using road atlases as well as Ordnance Survey maps on long...
AlexaJan 31, 20181 min readWhat to take on a days walkI get asked a lot what sort of things you need to take with you on a days walk, so I've put together a list! Personal clothing; ideally...
AlexaJan 20, 20184 min readWinter Running GearKeeping warm and dry on the run in the winter is really important. On a long run getting too cold will be mentally tough, slow your pace...