Over the last couple of years we have seen big changes to races mainly due to COVID. We lost quite a few and they have been slow to come back but slowly slowly things are picking up. Some have not come back at all, some have changed and some new ones have found their place […]
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On The Road To Recovery Recovery after what? An injury or a long run such as a marathon? This year has been a challenge for me to train whilst experiencing foot discomfort for several reasons so I am taking this opportunity to look at recovery and what we should or should not be looking out
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This is a new campaign between South Wales Police and Welsh Athletics in order to keep runners safe during the winter months. The talk at Penylan Library was very useful and this will be followed by a symposium at the Senedd on the 7th October. Michelle and I will be attending and I believe there
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Hill training and why it’s important If you’ve ever struggled through a hilly race or felt your legs burn on a steep climb, you know hills can be your toughest opponent—or your greatest ally. Kenyan runners, renowned for their dominance in distance running, have long embraced slope training, turning the natural landscapes of the Kenyan
“JEFFING” – What is it? We have all heard the term but what actually is it and how can it help our running? The term “jeffing” refers to the running technique founded by Olympian Jeff Galloway. The approach uses intervals of running and walking to help beginners, those coming back from injury and more experienced
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Threshold Training Lactate threshold – What is it? Your lactate threshold is the point at which lactate is produced and accumulates in the blood at a faster rate than it can be removed, which leads to fatigue. Threshold training is designed to raise this point and subsequently helping you to build faster running speeds and
Another busy year in the world of racing and although we are a small club we have had a representative at so many events this year. The range of events has been phenomenal and some only attract one or two members whereas others can see the whole club turn out. Despite being a small club
2024 – “Well that’s a wrap” Read More »
