April 3, 2020
How To Stay Positive During Lockdown
Introduction: I’m not going to mention the “C” word as there is enough of that on the news and all-over social media. However, with the current lockdown situation, how can we stay positive and make the most of our newly found free time? Try To Maintain Normal Routine: Okay, this
March 26, 2020
Elite Sports Pro Style MMA Grappling Gloves Review
Introduction: *Review written by Chris at Couch To Runner* I received a pair of Elite Sports Pro Style MMA Half Mitts for free from Elite Sports in exchange for an honest review of the product. Originally, I was going to test these during my Krav Maga and MMA sessions, however
March 13, 2020
London Marathon Postponed
Ugh, Friday the 13th came with some disappointing, albeit half-expected news. The 2020 London Marathon has been postponed until October 4th. The 40th event was due to take place on April 26th, however it has been pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Part of me had obviously been waiting
March 3, 2020
Warwick Half Marathon Results
Introduction: My first event of the year! Was I excited about it? Well, not really! With storm Jorge taking it’s toll, I wasn’t really too optimistic. The weather forecast had predicted a dry day, but with winds of 19 miles per hour. With all of my focus being on the
February 23, 2020
Marathon Training Update 2020
Introduction: With 63 days to go until the London Marathon, I’m starting to feel the pressure! If you’ve followed my blog for a while then you’ll know what a disappointment the Blackpool Marathon was for me last year. If not, here’s a brief summary… I ran my first marathon (London)
February 16, 2020
Alphalete 5th Birthday Sale
Introduction: Last week (February 8th 2020) marked the fifth birthday of Alphalete, and thus, a birthday sale! I’d been eyeing up a few items on the website for a while, but wanted to wait for the February launch to see what was available. Oh, and who doesn’t love a sale?!
February 9, 2020
Reebok Nano 9 Shoe Review
Introduction: So I finally took the plunge and invested in a pair of Reebok Nano 9 training shoes! My strength training routine has really been dialed in lately and I find myself pretty committed. Before I used to see weight training as a chore to supplement my running and to
February 2, 2020
The End of January
I don’t like to wish the time away, but it has felt like the longest January ever, for me at least! With that being said, it has been a productive month. To help me stay consistent and motivated, I plan on taking a look back on each month and evaluating
January 28, 2020
Pre-Birthday Weekend and The National Running Show 2020
This month has felt like the longest one on record! I’m not even counting down to payday (27th), nor my birthday (30th), and yet it still feels long. My birthday falls on Thursday this year, so we decided to celebrate it this weekend rather than next as it fell in
January 12, 2020
Why I Want To Be A Personal Trainer
Introduction: I have mentioned a few times in previous posts that I am currently studying towards my Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification. I have also signed up for the Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification as I hope to follow this career path in the future (it was cheaper to enroll
