If you start running hilly Ultras or mountain races, you will probably come across runners with poles, but do you need them and how do you learn to use them? My introduction to running with poles was to borrow a pair to use in a 64k mountain race. Probably not the best way to learn, …
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Why is running alone so hard?
You have probably been doing more running alone recently and may have noticed it feeling harder than it should. Alex Huskinson writes about a recent study that explores the role of affective feelings: the researchers found that solo and group races feel equally hard, but that solo races feel progressively less pleasant. https://www.outsideonline.com/2412178/psychology-solo-exercise-affective-feelings-research It has also been found that mental …
Running Tips by Coach Julie 