Advice

If you’re not one of these who is encouraged to run every day then don’t worry, it’s no surprise for running to lose its appeal at this time of year because of dark evenings, cold air and the knowledge that your family and friends are having fun inside. All of this can trigger a dislike for anything to do with running.

By going out for a 5-10-minute walk prior to your run, you can avoid a feeling of tightness in the muscles thanks to a dynamic stretch. When you have completed your run, it’s worthwhile performing stretching exercises to avoid potential injuries and allow your muscles to recover more effectively.

Fancy a cuppa? - how much of an affect can caffeine have on your running?

Shhhhh - no more talking when you run!

A man’s role has changed in recent years: fact. Men used to be the breadwinner, now so many are what we call the ‘modern man’. They help with housework, share the breadwinning, and some even stay home so their wives or partners can go out to further their careers.

We are a society obsessed by gadgets and paraphernalia. Sportswear makers and running magazines bombard us with teasers about the latest running watch with more features than a Sunday supplemen

So today we are going to put a stop to the mysteries of heart rate training - percentage zones, max and min and give you the information you need to understand and incorporate heart rate training into your workout routine.

The guidelines below will allow you to maximise your running experience without alienating your running partner.

I have done the majority of my running in the city, I am a certified pavement-pounding street runner, at least I was until nine months ago.