Humans are a super social species. The stronger a community, the stronger the individual. But, with our busy lives, perhaps it can feel like there isn’t enough time to join a new community, or that it could be too much of a commitment? Running groups are a fantastic way to stay motivated and train consistently, […]

Perhaps it seems like an out-there, left-of-field, “not for me” idea, but before I share my barefoot running experience with you, I want to first ask you to bear with me and suspend your doubts or preconceptions of running barefoot. I’m going to explain how it’s been transformative for my training and addressed many of […]

Running puts a lot more stress on the lower limbs than they may be used to, which can often lead to running-related injuries, but in most cases, injuries can be prevented. In the beginning, your fitness level will improve quite quickly as it doesn’t take long for your cardiovascular system (heart & lungs) to start […]

There are times when the training can start to feel monotonous and getting out the door can become more of an effort than it was when you first started.  There’s nothing unusual about feeling bored from doing the same thing over and over again and sometimes all you need to do is add variety to […]

Every so often you need to stop and think about how far you’ve come, as the progress won’t always be obvious, or your training might not feel productive.  How to Review your Progress Without a Heart Rate Monitor  A simple test can be repeating a session from early on in your schedule that you found […]

Once your initial training routine has been established and you’ve spent sufficient time working on your base-level fitness, you can start thinking about improving your performance by getting the most from your available time. It’s still advisable to keep most of your training at an easy aerobic pace because although the addition of faster-paced running […]

Many beginner runners give up in the early stages of a new training plan, and it’s partly because they try too hard too quickly, which takes away the enjoyment. Momentum must be built slowly and gradually, and if it feels too hard, then the chances are it is too hard, and the solution is to […]

It can be tricky to build up a running routine, never mind sticking to it, especially when busy life can get in the way. So to help with that, Run in the Dark coach and international endurance athlete John O’Regan, who has over 50 marathons to his name, shared 6 simple steps with us. 1. […]