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...
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...
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,...
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...