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6 Reasons Why running in a group can supercharge your performance!

Running in a group can provide several benefits to any advanced runner or complete newbie. It can be quite daughting entering a new setting but the rewards will be worth it. Increased motivation and accountability Having a group to run with can make it easier to stick to a running schedule and push yourself to achieve your goals. Social support Running with a group can provide a sense of camaraderie and can be more enjoyable […]

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6 Key benefits of hill Running

Hill training is something many people dread, but it also can can provide several benefits for runners, including: 2. Improved running form: Running uphill requires a different running form, with a more upright posture and a shorter stride, which can help to improve overall running form and efficiency. 3. Increased cardiovascular fitness: Running uphill is more demanding on the cardiovascular system than running on flat terrain, which can help to improve cardiovascular fitness and lung

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A No-Nonsense Guide To Plyometrics for Runners

Plyometrics is the often forgotten ingredient to a good runner, it increases the body’s ability to absorb and use energy whilst running. First of all, what is plyometrics? if you’ve clicked this article you probably already know, but here’s what the dictionary says.. “A form of exercise that involves rapid and repeated stretching and contracting of the muscles, designed to increase strength and power” Proven benefits How To Start? Before jumping into big box jumps,

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Smart Strategies To Run a Fast 5K

Warm up Super simple yet overlooked. If you don’t warm up properly then you won’t run a fast time. Your muscles, joints and your aerobic system need to be ready. A simple 20 minute warm up would be enough, this would look something like this; Breathing Do you think about your breathing when you run? A lot of runner take small and shallow breaths into their chest when running and this adds to the of

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7 Cheat Codes To Do Any Run More Effortlessly

3 minute read – 1. Positive self talk Your mind can be your friend or worst enemy. Studies show repeating positive phases to yourself in any task will increase your wiliness and decreased effort levels. As you’re running next time repeat positive phases like “I can” or “I am feeling good today”, this will make the things feel easier and you will stay positive when the pain inevitable kicks in. 2. Drinking more water (before

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