December 2010
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My top five kit finds of 2010
I get to try out a lot of running and fitness kit in my job (well, somebody’s got to do it!) so I thought I’d share with you some of my best gear of the year. My trusty Garmin Forerunner 405 and Asics Speedstar running shoes don’t get listed because they sneaked in to 2009… […]
Home run
It was a beautiful crisp day on Christmas morning, perfect for a run on Camber Sands before the onslaught of food and drink. Five Rye Runners (and three dogs) made it out on Boxing Day, too – which is quite impressive. Then there was the rescheduled 5 mile Christmas Pudding Dash race in Battle on […]
January workshop almost full!
My Running Well workshop at Crystal Palace on January 16th now has just a couple of spaces left, so book ASAP if you want to take part… If you are training for a marathon, why not come to my Master the Marathon workshop on February 6th instead? Full details are on the coaching pages
Run strong
Plantar fasciitis has blighted much of my training in 2010, but it has also taught me where my shortfalls are in terms of strength and flexibility, issues which I have hopefully addressed with a plethora of exercises, stretches and drills. So for the first time in years, I can touch my toes without bending my […]
Workout options for the snowed in!
Yep, we’re pretty much snowed in down here in the far south east corner, so running, cycling - and even pool and gym visits - are off the cards. But God forbid that hard-earned fitness should slip away! So, I did a 45-minute home circuit this morning, which worked up a sweat (or was that […]