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Dec 4, 2020
2 min

Are You Important Enough??

There is a lot to think about currently, it seems like the world is kinda upside down.

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Sep 15, 2020
2 min

DOES SIZE REALLY MATTER???

Although goal setting is important, does it really have to be as huge as running 110 miles or rowing 3000 miles across the Atlantic???

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Sep 3, 2020
2 min

Building the Engine

AEROBICALLY... How do you go about building a powerful aerobic engine? There is no short-cut (although some in the fitness industry would...

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Jun 26, 2020
2 min

"Daddy, can we go out and play?"

3 years ago this was a question I would dread. I was drinking to the point it controlled my life. The day was dictated by booze.

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Jun 4, 2020
5 min

Ignore this and your running will SUCK!!

So far in this series we've covered Foam rolling, Mobility, Breathing and Eliminating Niggles. Now it's time for the Strength.

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May 29, 2020
4 min

I'll just run it off!!!

You get home and maybe stretch a bit, have a bath and forget about it. It's OK to walk on and as long as you remember to run with your foot

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May 20, 2020
4 min

Shut Your Mouth

Yes we all know how to breathe but is there a way to breathe better, breathe deeper and make everything you do easier?

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May 20, 2020
3 min

Mobility is King

What's going to happen to our bodies now we're able to run, cycle and swim again, are we ready? Have you nourished your body with movement?

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May 20, 2020
2 min

Do you even roll???

Foam rolling is probably the closest you'll get to a sports massage. Taking care your muscles is super important.

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Apr 30, 2020
4 min

Got bored sitting in my pants...

By Tim O'Hanlon WOW! Well that was a crazy week and a half, even by my standards! After several weeks of spending too much time with my h...

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Apr 29, 2020
6 min

"I've got a weird sadistic urge..."

You may want to sit down, this could take a while. Last week was a bit of an interesting one, in a really good way. You may or may not re...

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Mar 26, 2020
2 min

Ready, Steady, Lockdown Cook

A BLOUSE, SOME SHOE POLISH & A RADISH ARE NO GOOD TO ANYONE It's hard to plan what to cook during these troubling times. I hate going to ...

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Dec 18, 2019
2 min

Carrot, Coriander & Cannellini Bean Soup

A quick and easy winter warmer packed full of nutrients and low in calories.

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Sep 1, 2019
3 min

Eating your way to a better you

Small steps are the key to all healthy habit changes. Exercising regularly? Well that's 25 - 30% of your healthy lifestyle change in plac...

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Sep 1, 2019
3 min

Healthy Habits that will change your life

We are bombarded on a daily basis through all kinds of media, particularly social media, about the best way to eat and the perfect, FAD D...

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Jun 17, 2019
3 min

Running Strong - Crank & Pistons

By John Withinshaw While a lot of emphasis is put onto the legs regarding running and running training. It's just as important to put foc...

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Jun 12, 2019
4 min

Better Blood Flow = Better Running

By John Withinshaw Yes, OK - that's a picture of a man doing press ups - but bear with me, it is relevant to your running! In my last blo...

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Jun 12, 2019
3 min

Pre-fatigue - one for the runners

By John Withinshaw I've been training quite hard for one of my biggest challenges to date and if you are a runner/athlete I'm sure you un...

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Jun 1, 2019
3 min

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate

Staying properly hydrated will help your athletic performance, bodily functions, energy levels and even your brain activity.

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Apr 29, 2019
5 min

ARE YOU TOUGH ENOUGH?

By Nicky Jenkins Easter Bank Holiday Weekend brought us the latest instalment of "Are You Tough Enough" - not the SAS version (although t...

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