PTSD – Steps, Reading & Mentality

I wanted to write this post because I have spoken to a few people who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, but they can’t bring themselves to write down how they feel, to see any positives or any hope. I want them to realise it doesn’t have to be all doom & gloom, & something as…

Running With The Kenyans – Adhanand Finn

“Running With The Kenyans” came well recommended to me, from some of the members of the running group I previously formed. A few = who introduced me to “Born To Run” told me I should give it a go & read it next. So I did.   It’s a great escape. A nice tail of…

EZ Standing French Press – EZ Barbell

EZ standing French press – 4 sets of 12 Use these to build upper arms of continental proportions. Grab an EZ bar with an overhand grip. Press the bar directly overhead, locking your arms out. Keeping your upper arms still, bend at the elbow to lower the bar behind your head [elbows pointing up]. Squeeze…

The Power Of Watermelon

There’s a £2.4 bn health & fitness industry out there, selling everything from powders to pills & protein bars. All promising to take your performance to the next level. 9 times out of 10 they deliver far less than promised & often there is a far cheaper, healthier & easier natural alternative. We all know…

Running: Recognition & Reward

While running should be more than just PB-chasing [so you can continue to enjoy it]. Setting yourself goals is a must, as they help to keep you motivated on your running & improving your performance, health & enjoyment. Recognising any & all achievements, then celebrating them is an ever bigger must. Self-reward is a great…

Running Laps & Loops

When we first start running, we naturally start short & close to home. But as we progress we have a choice to make. Do we stay close to home & build loops into our running routes or do we explore to see where our run takes us? But which is better for your runs &…

Running: Fit It Into Your Lifestyle

As runners we often need to make time for our runs, but the longer they get, the harder it becomes. The long run is the staple for any distance training plan & really shouldn’t be missed if you want to turn up on race day on top form. So when time becomes limited & motivation…