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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Boost Running Fitness with Hill Training

Hill training is a fantastic way to boost your fitness and it's also incredibly time-efficient.

You can give your heart and lungs a great workout while strengthening your legs, building stamina and improving running technique.  All with just a few minutes of focused effort.

Read our guide to hill training from Women's Running Magazine by clicking on the pages below.

Then head for the hills.

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Beat the Clock Part 12

The March edition of Men's Running Magazine is out now and includes the latest tips in our Beat the Clock series.

Everything you need to squeeze fitness into a busy schedule:

• A quick snack
• A speedy training session
• Advice to maintain a healthy mindset
• Help to stay motivated
• A lesson from elite sport
• A lesson from business applied to training

Enjoy!

You can read previous instalments of the Beat the Clock series here

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Some Super Efficient Training Advice For Runners

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) requires hard work in short bursts.

But it's well worth the effort.

In our latest feature in Women's Running Magazine we outline the benefits to runners of including this type of training in your regular routine, including:

• Boost fitness fast
• Add some variety to your training schedule
• Improve speed and stamina

Click on the full article for more details.

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