One fairly simple test you can do at home to check your level of core fitness is the Core Strength and Stability Test. Get into the plank position and hold for 60 seconds. Then lift your right arm off the ground and hold for 15 seconds. Return to the original…
Life may be a little downhill at the moment but I promised you an article on running downhill. Why do we need to think about downhill running? When running downhill, your body is fighting gravity. The natural reaction is to slam on the brakes by leaning back and striking through…
I first met George very shortly after joining Wilmslow RC in 2010. I was taking part in the Wilmslow HM and wearing the vest for the first time. Shortly after the start, after we turned onto Burleyhurst Lane, a shadow appeared next to my shoulder. I thought who’s this old…
Hi all, hope every one is enjoying this super weather! Missing everyone just a quick reminder I am still doing my workouts on zoom this week if anyone wanted to join I’ve had the Tracy, Nic, Laura Fairhurst and Nicky M joining me Monday is full body conditioning (body weight)…
Thanks to John Porteus we have another race to add to our top 100. So come on all you guys, make use of the isolation time and pen me an article to: grannanpm@gmail.com. Over to John: ///////////////////// I think that we are blessed with a number of great races in…
Have you been out and about this week? Let us know what you have been up to. Looking at the WRC Club Strava leader board. The same 3 top it this week as did last week. Rob leads it; this week PeterS leapfrogs RichardC into second place. Earlier this week…
Here is the final part of Nick’s Training advice. It’s to do with Mindset. Click here: Mindset You can also catch up on the previous 4 parts by clicking on the appropriate link: Part 1: Introduction Training_Introduction Part 2: Energy Systems Energy Systems Part 3: Training Schedules Training Programmes Part…
Another sunny afternoon – lazing about or stressed out? I thought a few people might be interested in some nostalgia. A time when Andy was king of the mountains. Please note the ‘Running Bear Offer’ is not valid and some links may not work. But read on: laugh, cry or…
I have mentioned running to music before. By linking Steps per minute (SPM) and music beats per minute (BPM). So if you align BPM and SPM you should be able to run consistently for longer. You have options – you can run at a moderate pace or tempo pace or…
A reminder that Rebecca has changed the time.. Hi everyone, FYI I need to change Wednesday morning to 11:30am as I have a call at 10:30! Zoom link should still be the same! Wednesday Topic: Lower body Time: Apr 22, 2020 11:30 AM London Weekly: https://us04web.zoom.us/meeting/upIud-iuqz0iH9KdYOCtFsIurN9QZMV7UF7P/ics?icsToken=98tyKu6urTsrHNGTuByBR7YAA4igd-7wmCFHgvp2mCbKIDR1cSrjJMwbA4hSJo_l Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76301656856?pwd=amtramIyaVo0dkpWTXUxQ2cxMnNUQT09…
