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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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
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
The Tempo Run – (information taken from an article written by Jo Pavey) A tempo run is a great way of boosting fitness and it doesn’t have to take up toomuch time if you’re juggling a busy life. What is a tempo run?In short, it’s a run at a pace that’s ‘comfortably hard’. It’s therefore
Covid firebreak ends – Welsh Athletics clubs update With the welcome news that the Welsh firebreak ended on 9th November, Welsh Athletics has published its updated guidance for clubs in accordance with Welsh government rules. You can find details on the guidance by clicking here. Additionally, Run Wales has published guidance for returning to group
