Embrace autumn runs & beat the rain
For most of us runners pouring rain and cold winds aren’t the most favourite weather conditions. Wet clothes, soggy shoes and chafing don’t make for the most enjoyable runs. But
Running and blisters
For runners, foot blisters can be so frustrating, especially when they occur during a race event. Almost every runner has had at least one run ruined because of a painful
Running is a mind game
Running is a physical test of strength and fitness, but I believe it is a mental challenge too! Although physically fit enough to finish longer distances, sometimes “negative” and demotivating
Running makes me poop
Training for my first half-marathon race was mentally and physically quite challenging. But the most nerve-racking part of it all was the toilet stress that came with it. During almost
Active recovery for runners after too much training
Especially when preparing for a race, some of us might think that a lot of intensive training sessions will make us achieve better. Skipping a scheduled run can make us
Basic strength exercises for running
To reduce the chances of an injury every runner should regularly include strengthening exercises to their training schedule. For many runners (like myself) it’s not their favourite session of the
Back to running after injury
It can be tricky to safely return to running after injury as it is easy to re-injure yourself again. Every injury is different and every recovery process is very personal,
Psychological effects of a sports injury
When you are physically injured you might be struggling mentally as well. Because the injury stops you doing what you love most, you might experience a mix of thoughts and
Stretching exercises for plantar fasciitis
The recovery process of my plantar fasciitis was quite a learning journey. In the country that I lived in at the time, I had no access to medical specialists, such
Self massage & contrast hydrotherapy for plantar fasciitis
When you are suffering from an injury, all you want is get rid of the discomfort and pain as soon as possible, right? Well from my personal experience I can