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Are You "Knees up Mother Brown" or James' "Sit Down"???
Do you suffer with pain in your knees? Being pro-active in how we treat our legs is important for having a long lasting, running life.

John Withinshaw
Mar 16 min read


Fuel Like a Beast: The Ultra Runner’s Guide to Nutrition (Without Bonking or Puking)
BY JOHN WITHINSHAW, RUNNING COACH There’s a moment in every ultra runner’s life when they realise that running 50+ miles isn’t just about...

John Withinshaw
Feb 203 min read


OUR 5 BEST GLUTE EXERCISES FOR STRONG RUNNING
OUR 5 BEST GLUTE EXERCISES FOR STRONG RUNNING

John Withinshaw
Feb 42 min read


Hill Reps
5 REASONS WHY HILL REPS ARE A GREAT ADDITION TO ANY RUNNING PROGRAM Hardmoors 60 Hitting the hills once a week as a specifically targeted...

Nicky Jenkins
Dec 4, 20241 min read


WE HAVE MOVED!!
Lots of exciting stuff happening for us at JDW Fitness - we are expanding! When our landlord came to us earlier this year to offer us a...

Nicky Jenkins
Jul 24, 20243 min read


Unleash your athletic potential with the power of the breath
By consciously improving and practicing your breathing techniques, you can boost your athletic performance without the need for equipment

John Withinshaw
Jun 27, 20244 min read


The Magic of Zone 2 - "SLOW DOWN"
Zonal training is a method that segments your training into different intensity zones based on your heart rate, power output, or...

Nicky Jenkins
Jun 22, 20243 min read


CONSISTENCY IS KEY
Discover the inspiring weight loss journey of Brogan, who transformed from 98kgs to a healthy 80kgs through consistent workouts and mindful
Nicky J
Feb 29, 20242 min read


Ten Top Tips for Ultra Training
We're no strangers to the world of Ultra Training at JDW Fitness, here's some of the things that we've learned over the years. 10 Top Tips.
Nicky J
Feb 3, 20246 min read


THE HOODED HORSE 10K 2023
In Memory of Ben Campbell Our 8th Year of running this little charity event and what a day it was!! The sun was shining, the mud was...

Nicky Jenkins
Apr 10, 20232 min read


Have you got all your Ducks in a Row?
"Every time I think I have all my ducks in a row, I turn around and one of the little f&$kers has waddled off..."
Nicky J
Oct 15, 20211 min read


Weight loss... or World Record??
What if your before and after pictures aren't about weight loss?
What if you have a goal that has no relevance to aesthetics?

Nicky Jenkins
Feb 19, 20213 min read


Are You Important Enough??
There is a lot to think about currently, it seems like the world is kinda upside down.

Nicky Jenkins
Dec 4, 20202 min read


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???

John Withinshaw
Sep 15, 20202 min read


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...

Nicky Jenkins
Sep 3, 20202 min read


"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.

Nicky Jenkins
Jun 26, 20202 min read


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.

Nicky Jenkins
Jun 4, 20205 min read


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

Nicky Jenkins
May 29, 20204 min read


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?

Nicky Jenkins
May 20, 20204 min read


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?

Nicky Jenkins
May 20, 20203 min read
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