Running for weight loss – a ‘how to’ guide
It’s that time of year again. The time of year when the boardies and bikinis make their way back out of the depths of the bottom drawers, with the distinct smell of last years sunscreen still intact....
View ArticleLosing the spare tyre and finding your legs
We often come across frustrated patients who used to run but stopped for children/work/etc and have added a little extra weight over the years. Now they want to return to running or are getting...
View ArticleRunning for weight loss: when it doesn’t go as planned
So you’ve kicked in the new years resolution a little early this year and the running program is showing some gains in fitness, however the scales are telling you a different story? Whats the go?...
View ArticleCan you improve your running by not running?
We are runners. We run. It’s simple, right? Well, yes and no. You need to run to get better at running, that part is simple. But if you only run, you’re missing out on the added benefits of other forms...
View ArticleFrom the Runner’s Mouth: Our Interview with ‘Online Andy’
Recently we penned an article on the potential benefits of employing the skills of a qualified running coach to help spur your training along after one of our regular running buddy’s turned to the...
View ArticleBest apps for running: more than just GPS
Use of smartphone apps for running is becoming more widespread and the benefits over stand-alone GPS devices are obvious, including already owning the hardware, low (or no) cost and the ability to...
View ArticleAre we too focused on that extra 1%?
This is an article that I’ve been longing to write but didn’t want to sound like too much of a whinger. But the final straw came when yet another research paper popped up with “evidence” of the...
View ArticleBuilding the perfect training routine
We’ve all seen the “perfect” training program, often in articles about Haile, Paula or Kilian. It tends to involve super-human speeds, massive vertical climbs or weekly distances further than most...
View ArticleTen myth-busting facts about running
Running myths are everywhere and cover everything, from training techniques to nutrition and hydration. But don’t fall for these classics; educated yourself to avoid these myths killing your training...
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