Shrewsbury Half & Metric Half 2023 Final Participant Information – October 3rd
Dear runner, Please familiarize yourself with all the notes in this post and the official event pages which have both been updated. Please read all of the “What you need to know” sections. Half...
View ArticleStretching for Runners, a guide:
Runners, whether seasoned or beginners, often focus on mileage, pace, and technique. However, one crucial aspect that often gets sidelined is stretching. Stretching and strength training are vital...
View ArticleCold outside? The secret to warm hands and feet while running and biking.
The days are getting shorter, colder and wetter. Instead of a run or bike lap outdoors, you get on your exercise bike or treadmill. Nice and warm and dry. A shame, because exercising outside has many...
View Article36 best running books – top reads for runners
We’ve put together a list of our favourite running books. Here are some short excerpts from some of our favourites, and then there is a longer list below. Happy Reading! A short excerpt from the book...
View ArticleLiz Fraser
In this episode Michelle is chatting with Sunday Times best-selling author, travel writer, mother and runner, Liz Fraser. Michelle and Liz chat about: – how Liz got into running – her BIG goals for...
View ArticlePaul Willan: The Accidental Runner
In 2007, Paul Willan was a 26 year old overweight smoker when his boss encouraged him to join him in a daily lunchtime walk, which soon progressed into running. Once gasping for air at every lamppost,...
View ArticleBeatrice Schaer
Bea has been a member of the UKRunChat community since 2014, and is a regular UKRunChat hour cohost. You can learn more about Bea on http://beamycoach.com. Bea works mainly with clients age 40+, and...
View ArticleCouch to 5K Run: A Beginner’s Guide to Running Success
Welcome to your very first step towards a healthier lifestyle and the exhilarating world of running. The Couch to 5k program is not just a running plan—it’s a beginner-friendly revolution that paves...
View ArticleUnderstanding Running in Different Heart Rate Zones
What are Heart Rate Zones? The Zones Explained Why do runners train in different heart rate zones? Incorporating Heart Rate Zone Training into Your Running Routine The Importance of Zone 2 Training...
View ArticleDr Josephine Perry | Performance Psychologist
Listen to hear Michelle and Dr Josephine chat about how we can encourage more women into ultra-running, and secondly, mental strategies to improve performance in long distance running. The podcast...
View ArticleThe Runners High, is it real?
Embarking on a journey through the realm of long-distance running, athletes often encounter a phenomenon as captivating as it is elusive, the runner’s high. This state of euphoric tranquility is not...
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