Running Tips Articles

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 […]

In this pronation guide, you’ll learn what pronation in running is, how it affects you as a runner and how to determine what sort of pronator you are. What is pronation in running? Why is pronation relevant to runners? How to check your pronation in running What’s the point in knowing how much you pronate?

If you are wondering what to do after Couch to 5K or Runningversity’s “Running For Beginners” course, then you can use this check-list to help set your goals and plan your future running journey, so you have more fun, go further, get faster and fitter. Celebrate and reward your achievement Completing something like Running For

As well as our online running courses, Runningversity also provides personal running coaching to runners all over the world that need more guidance and bespoke planning. So, how you do you know if personal running coaching is the right thing for you, and how can it help you with your racing? Is a personal running

Running is fun! At least running is supposed to fun… Every now and then, you should expect a run that doesn’t go your way, but what if you aren’t enjoying any of your runs? What if you have even stopped running already? How do you get back into running in a way that makes your

To run fast you need three things. These needs are the same whether you are trying to sprint fast or run fast over longer distances: Good running form and posture Power in the legs Capacity to keep going If you can understand which of these three essential areas you need to improve and then work

Whether you are just starting out running, or are trying to make the best possible progression in fitness and speed, you might be asking is it better to run in the morning or evening, or perhaps during the day? This is easy to answer if you take into account a few aspects (press one to

If you have always been a road runner, you should consider trail running as a way to improve your overall fitness. Elite Kenyan runners wouldn’t dream of pounding out all their miles on hard, paved surfaces, preferring to do many of their workouts on dirt tracks. Whilst trying to copy their running plans would be

When I went for a run with Haile Gebrselassie, we talked about why people take up running. One of the things we touched on is that many people want to lose weight and decide running is the way to do it. Perhaps that’s you, or you are wondering the best ways to lose weight by

Lots of people struggle when they start to run because they do too much too soon, wonder why it’s all so hard and don’t bother learning how to physically move their body or breathe properly while they are running. C25K apps tell you how much run/walk to do on any particular day, but they don’t