March 2012
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Real Women Run - out today
My new book, Real Women Run, is for female runners of all descriptions, from reluctant beginners to seasoned veterans. My aim is to provide inspiration for those who need it, alongside practical advice and expert opinion. I’ve covered hot topics like footwear, running technique and hydration as well as showing you how to design your [...]
Marathon preparation – online chat 30/3/12
It’s marathon season, and the big days - Brighton, Paris, London - are drawing closer. It’s very common for beginners to just talk about ‘getting round’, but I think even first-timers need to have some idea of the sort of pace they can sustain over the distance. And for PB-chasers, a goal time - based on [...]
The best exercise for knee pain
If you are a regular knee pain sufferer, the cause of your woes may lie further up the body – your hips. Research at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at Indiana University found that twice-weekly hip strengthening exercises performed for six weeks not only reduced or even eliminated knee pain but also improved running [...]
What a load of scallops!
When it comes to racing, I like a nice straightforward event - not a big fan of these adventure-type races where you crawl through mud and so on… But the chance to race whilst pushing a wheelbarrow filled with scallop shells in my local town, Rye, could not be missed! The annual scallop race, part [...]