12 Top Tips to be a Better Trail Runner

The popularity of running away from the hustle and bustle of towns or cities is booming but if you fancy a change of workout scenery, make sure you're prepared.  

Hitting the trails to run strengthens and tones the hard-to-work muscles that aren't always tested on smoother ground.

In this article I wrote for Women's Running Magazine, I make suggestions on how beginners can build a trail runner's body to cope with the demands.

Top tips covered:

• Hill training
• Strength training
• Activate your core
• Drills
• Improve your posture
• Flexibility
• Agility
• Circuit training
• Skipping
• Speed play
• Stability
• The importance of regular training

 

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A Lunchtime Workout to Boost Fitness and Energy Levels

For some busy runners, lunchtime is the only time to train.

If this is you, try our latest training plan featured in Women's Running Magazine but, be warned, it's tough.  Which means it's also effective.  Not only will you boost your fitness but this workout is a great way to break up your day, process what's happened throughout the morning and energise yourself for the afternoon ahead.

Remember to get well hydrated beforehand and refuel soon after you've finished the workout.

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A Fantastic Exercise Recovery Strategy

In our recent article in Men's Running Magazine, 17 Ways to a Faster Recovery, I mentioned using the foam roller to stretch out tight muscles and rebalance your body.

We've worked with lots of people who've managed to fix some quite painful and sometimes long-term injuries using the foam roller so we're big fans of making rolling a regular part of your routine.

In the June edition of Women's Running Magazine there's a guide to how to best use the foam roller and they've kindly let us reproduce the article here.

Try adding some of these suggestions to your weekly exercise schedule.  Our personal favourite is the ITB (iliotibial band) release.  It can be painful but it's the answer to a lot of knee pain experienced by runners and cyclists.

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A Beginner's Guide to Running

For all those new to running we've compiled a selection of advice that appears in the May edition of Women's Running Magazine.

You'll find:

• Top tips for beginner runners
• Strength training ideas for runners
• A training plan to achieve your first 2-miles
• A 5K running training plan

You can read the full feature by clicking on the pages below.

Happy running!

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A Quick & Effective Treadmill Training Plan

If you're pushed for time this weekend but you'd still like to fit in some exercise, here's a quick and effective treadmill training plan for maximum results in minimum time.  We wrote it for Women's Running Magazine and it's great for a quick fitness burst for any level of fitness.

It's ideal as a kick start to the day, to re-energise at lunch time, or to help you wind down at the end of a busy Saturday or Sunday of Christmas shopping.

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