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Cake is a delicious snack or dessert and often after a small slice, you can find yourself eating more, exactly like I do. One issue with cake is that it’s reasonably high in sugar and carbs, and it can be tempting to overeat after running. In this article, I will try to explain whether cake … Read more
The Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide advocates, “Run. Because zombies will eat the untrained ones first!”. People run for various reasons, and if zombies don’t motivate you to run, then perhaps the changes in your body might. If you are a non-runner or have just started running and are uncertain if you like it, there are … Read more
To say there are conflicting views out there on this topic would be an understatement. I have my own view but wanted to see what others thought so I did some research on this very important and practical topic to find out. The professional opinion in both the medical and the sports fields tend to … Read more
My children love to run. As soon as our kids got the hang of walking, usually between the ages 18-24 months, they automatically followed that up with something that resembles a jogging run. By the age of 5 years my son was completing (not running all of the way) a 5K parkrun. A child aged … Read more
Starting a running routine can be a great way to improve your overall health and fitness. Here are some steps to get you started:
To find a balance between getting your child away from the ever-present tablet and getting some much-needed exercise is not an easy task. In the end, as a parent, your child’s well-being is the most important thing in life, but just how far can you push them off the couch and into physical pursuits? And … Read more
I consider myself an average runner, not slow, but certainly not up there with the faster runners in a race. One of the key statistics I do measure my progress on is the average pace during any particular run. Hopefully, this improves as I get fitter, but how does that compare to the average overall? … Read more
At the age of fifty, you are old enough to know what is important and young enough to begin a whole new chapter, redefining the areas in your life that you are unhappy with, like your fitness. Maybe you had a health scare, or maybe your kids have all left home, and you can concentrate … Read more
I own a English Springer Spaniel called Bradley (that’s him in the photo!) Pounding the trail in the early morning with him is rewarding and invigorating. It is a great way to exercise and bond with him while I reap the rewards of all the exercise I’m getting at the same time. So what tips … Read more
In the years since I started running, it feels like I’ve tried every option there is to carry fluids on a run. To carry a bulky water bottle in your sweaty hands distracts you and makes a long run or a hard run more mentally challenging. Running without water puts you at risk of dehydration … Read more