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

I’ve been away for a while now, and it’s due to one life changing day… Wednesday 22nd July… it was just another morning. I hadn’t been out of bed long and was just finishing my coffee. At 7:37 I got a notification on my phone via Facebook that my brother

Following on from our last blog post, “How To Run Faster”, today we are going to take a look at some speed workouts that you can utilize to improve your running pace. If you are unsure about what types of runs you should be including in your training, check out

Table of Contents Toggle IntroductionCheck Your FormIncrease Weekly MileageRecover ProperlyRun A Long RunRun FasterStrength / Cross TrainingPositive MindsetConsistency and PatienceConclusion Introduction “How can I run faster?” is another question that I see asked a lot, especially by newer runners. Once you have the running bug, the next logical step is

This is something that I get asked a lot on social media, and also see posted in a lot of beginner runner and fitness groups that I am a part of. People often seem unsure on how to start out running, or what they need to keep in mind. If

Table of Contents Toggle Introduction:Supplements:Creatine:Protein Powder:BCAAs and EAAs:CLA:Thermogenics:Beta Alanine:Citrulline Malate:Pre-workout:Electrolytes:Multivitamins:Conclusion: Introduction: Let me first start off by saying that for the vast majority of people, none of these supplements will be a necessity. They may aid you in reaching your goal, but they aren’t the be all and end all.