Injuries
Tips and advice on recovering from injuries and managing pain
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Courtney Dauwalter – sleep deprivation & pain cave tactics (1st lady UTMB 2019)
Massive respect to the incredible Courtney Dauwalter for giving this interview moments after finishing 1st lady in the UTMB (Ultra Tour du Mont Blanc) 2019 at the finish line in Chamonix. An incredible performance after coming back from a hip injury earlier in the...
Isle of Man DAY 3 – Port Erin to Peel (14 miles on the Raad ny Foillan coast path)
Isle of Man DAY 3 - Port Erin to Peel (14 miles with 1,200m ascent) WOW! BEST DAY EVER! Twisting, skinny paths along high cliff tops, loads of ascents and descents, beautiful purple heather covering the mountainsides and butterflies all over the path. Raad ny Foillan...
Top 10 multi-day races (PLUS best food, low cost ultra marathons & trick to beat calf & Achilles strain)
What are the top 10 best multi-day trail races in the UK? What is the best food to take on these multi-dayers? Where can you find the best low cost ultra marathons? Plus I reveal a quick trick to prevent Achilles and calf strains Find out in my Q&A series,...
Best energy ball recipe (for trail & ultra runners)
It's always a pleasure to work with people who are so knowledgeable about their specialism, and Anita Bean, author of The Runner's Cook Book is one of those experts. In this film she shows us how quick and easy it is to make bite-sized DIY energy balls (recipe &...
Bitten by a dog! And what to do if it happens to you!
I was bitten by a dog for the first time in my life on Friday, ironically after putting together an answer on dog attacks for my latest Q&A film! 🐶 https://youtu.be/CTj4B-OB16M It was a huge grey Irish wolfhound, and since then I’ve worked out that it was only...
Beat shin splints! (Plus how to run safely past dogs, temp regulation & best budget pack!)
What's the best way to beat shin splints once and for all? How do you run safely past dogs? (I got bitten last week!) How do you regulate your temperature after a run? And what is the best budget running pack or running vest out right now? Find out in my Q&A...
ULTIMATE UPHILL RUNNING masterclass (training & technique)
Get faster and more efficient at running uphill with the best training and technique tips from the pro trail runners at the Pikes Peak Marathon 2018 in Colorado. They should know a thing or three about uphill running as it's a 13mile run with 2382m ascent to the top...
Best running socks 2018? (Beat blisters!)
Which type of sock is best in your quest to banish blisters - a single or double layer? I explain the difference, and reveal the pros & cons from real runners. Watch this so you can make a more informed choice and prevent hot spots, chafing and blisters with the...
How to train for hills in a flat place (plus more running Q&As!)
I'm doing these Q&As weekly now so please do share this with all your running friends so they can ask me questions. I am a qualified Personal Trainer and edited Trail Running magazine for 7 years. If I don't know the answer to my question I can definitely find an...