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Running Drills – How to do them
In the running drills video below, I slow the motion down a bit so it’s easier to see. When YOU perform the running drills, you should get the legs / feet down to the ground more quickly, with purpose. As if you were trying to run up stairs quickly one step at a time. I’ll […]
Eccentric Heel Drops for Runners and Achilles Issues
Eccentric Heel Drops are recommended for all runners as part of your weekly routine, as an injury prevention tactic and also for runners who already have Achilles Tendinopathy / Achilles Tendinitis. Eccentric Heel Drops are sometimes known as Eccentric Heel Raises – they are the same thing, but the important motion is the drop, so […]
Heart Rate Drift Test – Simple Method
This article covers how to do a Heart Rate Drift Test, using only a GPS watch and a heart rate monitor, plus the heart rate drift calculator on this page to make it easy to know what to do with the result. It also explains why you would want to do a Heart Rate Drift […]
Training Pace Calculator (mobile friendly)
Jump straight down to the training pace calculator When going for your next training run, it’s important to know roughly what training pace to aim at. Even on an easy run, it’s good to know you are matching your pace to the purpose of the session, i.e. not over-doing it! This training pace calculator is […]
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment For Runners
Plantar Fasciitis is an overuse condition which results in inflammation of the Plantar Fascia, a long ligament covering most of the bottom of your foot, under the skin. We’ll take a look at Plantar Fasciitis treatment for runners and ways to minimise the risk of getting it in the first place. Table of contents: What […]
Running Pace Calculator (mobile friendly)
>>Jump to the Running Pace Calculator<< When planning your next race or run, it’s important to know what your expected running pace is. Even if you are just off out for a run to have some fun, it’s good to know if you are going to make it back in time for dinner, or whatever […]
Race Time Predictor Calculator (mobile friendly)
CLICK HERE to jump straight down to the race time predictor calculator If you are looking for a quick way to guess your next race time from a previous race, time trial or flat out training run, use this race time predictor to get an estimate. Just enter your previous race with the time, and […]
Why is my Heart Rate so high while running?
This question crops up all the time! You are out for an easy run, but when you get home and check the heart rate data from your sports watch, it looks very high. How can this be? Am I ill? Do I need to see a doctor? Why is my heart rate so high while […]
