Given the variable weather we have here in the UK it's worth understanding a bit about heat acclimatisation, how it works and how it can...

There is a concept in the world of physiotherapy called “psychosocial factors”; which basically means everything that’s going on in your...

It’s good to understand science! Marketing/advertising campaigns, newspapers, websites, even governments bandy around the terms...

When we exercise our cells burn a chemical called ATP (adenosine triphosphate), there is very little of this in each cell, so they are...

Your monthly cycle impacts your training and working with it really helps make the most of your training programme! Here I cover key...

Some links to the resources/people/podcasts I mentioned in this video; https://youtu.be/4nv9Kq1nHF8 Jasmijn Muller;...

What is the menopause? Your periods become irregular and eventually stop as your ovaries stop producing eggs Oestrogen levels fall This...

In 2020, to amuse myself and my runners in lockdowns, I started doing technique analysis of people running in films - taking requests on...

I’m afraid to say that we do slow down as we get older. If you’ve ever watched a top level sport like football you might be with familiar...

In November 2020 I attended a brilliant physiotherapist lead course on Zoom called Running Repairs. Physio Tom Goom lead the course...

With more virtual races in 2020, and possibly beyond, I wanted to share a few tips for planning for a great solo event! Pre Race The same...

With the gradual return of running races across the UK as part of the changing Covid-19 restrictions we are looking at a slightly...

Your glutes (the muscles in your bum) should be doing more work when you run than any other of your leg muscles. I often see that this...

For all these exercises start with 8-10 reps and build to 12-15 reps, rest for 30 seconds and repeat twice more. So you do three sets of...

Balance Exercises for Runners Running is standing on one leg at speed, so balance is a key skill to develop to improve your running! For...

Have you ever noticed your feet flicking out as you run? Or perhaps your shoes graze past the inside of your calves or you get knee pain...

A no equipment strength workout for runners! For all these exercises start with 8-10 reps and build to 12-15 reps, rest for 30 seconds...

This is an equipment free mobility session for runners; focussed on back, shoulder, hip and ankle mobility. For the stretches where you...

These challenges will test out your mobility, strength and balance - giving you some ideas of what to work on to help support and improve...

I thought I'd share my go to post run stretching routine. You may well have your own stretches that help with areas you know get...