Table of Contents Toggle Introduction:First Impressions:Sizing:Running:Distances:Pace:Rotation:Conclusion:Photo’s: Introduction: I’ve never actually been a trail runner. Mainly due to the fact that there were no real running routes near where I lived. The closest would have been along the canal, which I did run a few times, albeit in my road running

Table of Contents Toggle Introduction:The Good:The Bad:The Meh:Stats:Conclusion: Introduction: It only feels like two minutes ago that I was posting my January reflection post! February seems to have just flown by. News of the planned “roadmap” for England with regards to the lockdown situation has helped to put a positive

Table of Contents Toggle Introduction:Factors To Consider:MileageWear and TearFeelingFatigueNigglesConclusion: Introduction: Sometimes it can be difficult to make the choice to replace a pair of running shoes. This is especially true if they still look like they are in good condition. Replacing a beat-up looking pair of shoes may seem like

Table of Contents Toggle Introduction:Factors To Consider:Type of Running ShoeWeightFitPronationTerrainRotationCareMaterialsClimateShelf LifeConclusion: Introduction: This is a question that I see asked a lot in many different variations: “when to buy new running shoes?”, “how many miles before I need new running shoes?”, “how often should I replace my running shoes?”, and

Table of Contents Toggle Introduction:The Good:The Bad:The Meh:Stats:Conclusion: Introduction: Ah, January… the month where the majority of us start off with fresh hopes, dreams and goals. Granted, this January was always going to be slightly different given the global pandemic that is still affecting most of us. With that being

Table of Contents Toggle Introduction:Factors To Consider:StyleTerrainPurposeFitFoot TypeDropPriceDurabilityRefund PolicyConclusion: Introduction: Running shoes are a very personal thing. Pardon the pun, but it’s not a “one shoe fits all” scenario. Choosing the right pair of running shoes can seem like a tough challenge. The market is flooded with different brands and

Table of Contents Toggle Introduction:First Impressions:Sizing:Running:Conclusion:Photo’s: Introduction: I have tried a fair few running belts over the last four years and have never been completely satisfied. There always seemed to be some major flaw that I found. Some bounced around too much. Others were too small to fit my phone;

Table of Contents Toggle Introduction:Benefits:What You’ll Need:Configuring Zones:Percentage of Maximum Heart Rate (%MHR)Percentage of Lactate Threshold Heart Rate (%LTHR)Percentage of Heart Rate Reserve (%HRR)Heart Rate Zones:Conclusion: Introduction: Utilizing a heart rate monitor during training sessions can really help you get the most out of each session. Every session should have

Table of Contents Toggle My Journey:Why I Run:Conclusion: My Journey: In 2014, at age 22, I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression. It was a diagnosis that I found hard to accept; in fact, I felt almost embarrassed by the diagnosis. My doctor prescribed anti-depressants which were to be taken

Table of Contents Toggle Introduction:2020 Goals:Plans For 2021:Conclusion: Introduction: I entered 2020 with a positive mindset towards my training and confident that I would be able to hit some of my big goals for the year. 2019 saw me miss a fair amount of training with injuries and also wedding