A well below par performance and crumbling under pressure does not have to be the end of all your running dreams. It is possible to bounce back even better and turn failure into a learning experience to help you grow. There are 4 steps to follow to come back stronger: 1. Anger and Disappointment A …
Category Archives: Mental preparation
Yoga or Running
The quote below was read out in my yoga class and I was immediately struck by how it could apply to running as well, so I adapted it by changing the yoga specific words to words for running. I think it works well. What do you think? “Each run is a journey. Endeavour to move …
What Runners don’t do enough of
This is my top 8 things that most runners don’t do nearly enough of, or avoid all together. We all like to get out there and run, so we want to spend as much time as we can doing that, but if you skip these activities you could end up injured or not reach your …
Keeping a Running Journal
A link in a running email today reminded me how important it is to keep a running diary, not just a log of distance and times, but a record of how it felt, what you want to improve and what you have learnt. I stopped keeping one during lockdown, when there were few goals and …
Preparing to jump back into training
With group training set to resume in the UK next week, you may be keen to jump straight back into hard training, or you may be worrying that you are not ready for it. Here are a few tips to make sure you get the most out of training and don’t over do it and …
Mental training tips
The longer your race is the more and more important the mental side of training becomes, but even in shorter races you can see examples of athletes who “choke” from the pressure and end up underperforming. Alex Hutchinson’s brilliant book ‘Endure’ makes it very clear just how important the mind is when it comes to …
Running Bingo Card for Lockdown
Finding motivation to do more in lockdown than just plod round for a jog is getting harder and harder. One trick I have to help keep training going and plenty of variety in what you do, is my Running Bingo Card: Strava Segment PR Long Run >10k Yoga session Complete a drills warm up 3k …
Taking positives from training during a pandemic
It may be hard to see how all the restrictions and lack of races can possibly help you run better, but there are many positives to be had and you can take advantage of this time. I think every runner will have one or two of these areas below that they can use to improve …
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What’s it like to run an Ultra?
Here are two views from opposite ends of the Western States 100. One showing the journey of a runner going for a top position and the other is the journey of those that just want to make the cut off.
Is Training Working?
How do you know if your training is working when you can’t race? A lot of the satisfaction and motivation for training comes from knowing that it is making you quicker, but with many races being cancelled right now, it is very difficult to know where your fitness is at. Below are a few suggestions …
Running Tips by Coach Julie 