Guts for glory
Runner's World | Wednesday 01, June 2016
How taking care of your gut microbiome can help you stay healthy and may even help you run faster...
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Is your heart a ticking time bomb?
Runner's World | Friday 01, July 2016
Captain David Seath died from a suspected heart attack in this year’s London Marathon, aged just 31. In the wake of his tragic death, and headlines about the possible risks of excessive exercise, Sam Murphy investigates whether running can spell trouble for your heart.
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How to achieve your fitness goals
The Guardian | Friday 01, January 2016
Sam Murphy quizzes the experts about how to achieve a new fitness high in 2016, be it through wild swimming, triathlon or obstacle racing...
Is heel striking really the enemy of good form?
The Guardian | Thursday 09, October 2014
Heel striking has had a bad press, blamed by many for a tendency to cause injury. But is forefoot running always best? Sam Murphy sifts the evidence...
I believe I can butterfly
The Guardian | Monday 12, August 2013
It's fabled as the hardest stroke in the swimming repertoire, the preserve of municipal-pool bullies and Olympic hopefuls. But with guidance, could a butterfly novice learn to catch some air?
Should adult swimmers receive more lessons?
The Guardian | Wednesday 05, March 2014
At a gym you get a tour, an induction, a programme; at a pool you simply get told where the changing rooms are. But bad stroke technique can be counterproductive and even dangerous...
Is barefoot best for kids?
The Guardian | Monday 09, August 2010
Most parents would balk at the idea of toddlers in high heels, but what about sandals or trainers? Some experts now believe that all shoes are best avoided in childhood, says Sam Murphy
The fine art of transition
Sportsister | Friday 25, September 2009
Transition – the progression from one discipline to the next – is popularly described as triathlon’s fourth discipline. Read on for Sam Murphy’s guide to a successful transition.
Parents, not the Olympics, will get kids moving
The Guardian | Monday 05, August 2013
Forget 'inspire a generation' – Britain's child obesity statistics won't fall until adults start taking more exercise, says Sam Murphy.
Keep on running: tips for withstanding winter
The Guardian | Saturday 14, December 2013
Dark mornings, icy pavements, gusting winds and sub-zero temperatures ... there are so many reasons to stop running at this time of year. Sam Murphy explains how to take the pain out of winter exercise
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