The Power of Antioxidants for Runners: Boosting Performance and Recovery
Antioxidants play a crucial role in combating the harmful effects of free radicals, reducing inflammation, and supporting overall health. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of antioxidants for runners
HOW NITRATE SUPPLEMENTATION IMPROVES YOUR RUNNING PERFORMANCE
Beetroot juice has been a topic of discussion in the endurance world for a couple of years now but it still feels like there are a lot of questions surrounding its benefits and who should use it. I aim to answer these questions and more in this article.
HOW MANY MILES SHOULD I BE RUNNING?
Determining your weekly mileage is important for runners of all abilities. However it is not as straightforward as you may think. In this article I take a look at what the science says as well as what experience suggests you should do
5 ESSENTIALS EVERY NEW RUNNER NEEDS
In this article, Coach Wilson breaks down 5 essential items that every new runner needs to have to be successful.
USING MYOFASCIAL RELEASE TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE
If you’re looking for a way to improve your performance and reduce their risk of injury, look no further! Myofascial release is a technique involves using pressure and manipulation to release tension in the fascia. This comes with a ton of benefits that I discuss in this article
3 REASONS WHY YOU NEED A RUNNING COACH
Aside from your running shoes, having a running coach may be the next most essential “item”. In this weeks blog I walk you through 3 key reasons why you should have a running coach.
IMPORTANCE OF CORE TRAINING FOR RUNNERS
When it comes to core training, it is often met with sighs and often only done because your coach is making you do it. You’d rather be out running or simply spending the time recovering. But, is it time we changed our view on core training? Should we be viewing it as an integral part of the training week? Or were we right all along and rightly dismissed it? Let's find out!
STATIC OR DYNAMIC STRETCHES?
The age old debate of static stretches vs dynamic stretches finally gets put to rest along with advice on which one you should implement into your own running
Should Distance Runners Lift Weights?
Notoriously, endurance coaches and runners alike have shied away from lifting weights. It is mainly out of fear of becoming “bulky” (a highly damaging mentality) and a decrease in mitochondrial density when undertaking weight training.
However, is this actually true? Are there benefits to lifting weights, that just running can’t provide?
How important is recovery on performance?
Whether you’re trying to run your first 5K or a marathon for a charity close to your heart, you’re going to have to do some running. But is it the running that makes us better?