As one lady member once said: Following a recent attempt at yoga, I can confirm that if one only runs, then one is only fit for running and no other type of challenging activity! My experience reminded me that cross training is better for the body than one single pursuit,…
An interesting 5k has been suggested by Richard Harrison. This is a flat 5km route as a parkrun substitute then I’ve worked out “The Smokehouse and Newgate 5”. Start at the bus stop at the far end of Sandy Lane – immediately at the end of Sandy Lane at the Morely…
A bit late this week. Sorry. But what has been happening out and about recently? PaulN has been running and cycling regularly – maxing out at 51k – and has made use of the 6 party-size to do reps at Jim Evison with Di and his Bramhall soulmate PaulG; as…
The Wizard 5 mile multi-terrain Race – has been POSTPONED UNTIL – Tuesday 6th July 2021 – 7.30pm Start . Please note that this is a provisional date which will be confirmed in January 2021. For more details click here,
Have you ever wondered if cardio, aerobic or anaerobic exercise are all the same? What’s the difference between cardio vs aerobic vs anaerobic? Well Cardio and aerobic exercise are the same, but they refer to slightly different mechanisms. When we exercise, our breath and heart rate increase to pump oxygen…
No one is owning up to any new injury, nor coming forward with status of their old injuries. Perhaps they regard them as niggles A bleep test on return to training would be interesting to observe. So Updates first. Jarrod Has been doing lots on his elliptical and swimming too.…
Thanks to Rob for this classic race! Now can anyone else keep the series going? My Favourite Race I really found it hard to think about this during lockdown. I run a lot of races and enjoy almost all of them. Like everyone else all my races have been cancelled…
It being a colder day today after last week ….Ever asked yourself – WHY WARM UP? What I think is that warming up reduces muscle injury and stiffness – it gets you ready to run. Unfortunately, a high percentage of people walk out of their front door and straight into…
hi! EA have updated their guidance regarding running and training. It seems to be taking the 6 people limit into consideration. What it means for athletics and running Exercise outdoors only in groups of up to 6 people providing athletes/runners maintain social distancing advice i.e. 2m apart if from a…
Someone once asked me months ago about nutrition. That’s a big topic and many people have different views and recommendations. So just some notes and thoughts on nutrition. Our elite pro’s can ignore this article – but some of you may find it interesting and informative. Ensuring your body has…
