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How to improve Garmin Performance Condition
If you use a Garmin during your runs, many of you will have noticed a notification appear during your run that says “Performance Condition”. If you want to know how to improve Garmin Performance Condition, let me take you through what it is and the steps you need to take. Which watches support Garmin Performance […]
What is a healthy running heart rate?
As a running coach, I’m occasionally asked by newer runners “What is a healthy running heart rate?” This is an interesting question because the answer can vary a lot. In this article, I’ll get you the answer you are looking for, so you can safely use your heart rate to progress your running in the […]
Rolled ankle treatment for runners
One of the more common injuries for runners is the rolled ankle. Treatment for this issue varies according to severity. In this article, I’ll discuss what to do initially, how to strengthen the area again and how to avoid repeating the incident during the high risk months afterwards. How do rolled ankles happen when running? […]
Leg cramps at night after running – what to do
What should you do if you are a runner and you have either experienced leg cramps at night after running, or you’ve heard about them and want to avoid leg cramps at night after running? It’s a frustrating, so in this article I’ll help by discussing the theories around what this sort of cramp might […]
Why is the 10 Percent Rule for Running just Daft?
Once you’ve been running long enough, you’ll no doubt hear another runner suggest that you should only increase your miles each week by 10 percent. I’m not sure where this advice first came from, but 10 percent rule running is pretty flawed, even if at first glance it seems sensible. Here are my thoughts on […]
How to increase running cadence easily
In this article, I explain what you actually have to do with your legs so that you can easily understand how to increase running cadence. I cover this both in terms of the muscles involved, and also in terms of what it feels like when you get it right, so that you can change from […]
Does running a mile fast burn more calories than running it slowly?
Which burns more calories for any set distance: Running fast or running slowly? If I run a mile fast, will I burn more calories than running a mile slowly? This question crops up sometimes. This article will answer the question, but first, why would anyone care? Initially, this might seem like an answer that might […]
Returning to Running after Achilles Tendonitis
How do I know if I’m ready to return to running after Achilles Tendonitis? Can you stand on tiptoes (both feet at once) really high, and then take your better foot off the floor and stay there without pain and without dropping down? If not, then there’s no point in returning to running after Achilles […]