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...

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

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

According to Sport England, the strongest increase in sports participation in the past decade has been among the 45-54 age group. So what...

By Nicky Jenkins Inspired by the recent efforts in the Montane Spine Race, teamed with our own impending (but just slightly shorter)...

As the festive season is in full swing, and we've all forgotten what day it is as we are living in a cheese coma, we start dreaming of a...

In this article we explore body types and how that could affect your training and diet. Could knowing help you maximise your potential?...

I'd like to share with you a story about one of my clients. His name is Tim. Almost exactly a year ago, Tim came to me and asked for my...

We are more than half way through our 80 day sober challenge and alcohol has been the hot topic of conversation in our house for weeks...

By Nicky Jenkins FINALEMENT – PART 3 – THE RUN (LA COURSE), CASTLE SERIES, THE GAUNTLET (MIDDLE DISTANCE/HALF IRON TRIATHLON) I love the...

By Nicky Jenkins PART DEUX – THE CYCLE (LE CYCLE) - CASTLE SERIES GAUNTLET (MIDDLE DISTANCE/HALF IRON TRIATHLON) So there I am, feeling...

By Nicky Jenkins PART 1 – THE SWIM (LA NATATION), CASTLE SERIES GAUNTLET (MIDDLE DISTANCE/HALF IRON) I’ve made it to the start line. A...

By Nicky Jenkins The Pre-Race sentimental Preface CHATEAU DE CHANTILLY - CASTLE SERIES GAUNTLET (MIDDLE DISTANCE/HALF IRON) Pre-race...

BY JOHN WITHINSHAW Wasn't the England world cup game against Sweden superb? This is coming from a non football fan and I really enjoyed...

By Nicky Jenkins If Carlsberg did Ultras... oh no, wrong beer. I would really like to share my experience with you from the Heineken -...

Personal trainer John Withinshaw explains how adding strength and conditioning to your training program at any level can lead to improved...

John Withinshaw on why "gum bumping" is not enough to warm you up... Here's the scenario........ So it's the weekend and you've arranged...