Having a strong core and flexible muscles helps you to run more efficiently and to avoid injuries. This Sit Up and Stretch! series of exercises from Carolyn provides some more ideas in order to keep your exercise programme varied, something new each month. So here we go. Specific v general…
Nicky Mowat is our first Lady to send in her race nomination. Thank you Nicky. Any other Lady Member willing to pen me their nomination and description? email me at [email protected]. Gentlemen – you too can send in your nomination articles. Thank you. I Only have one other at the…
How’s everyone doing with isolation and/or being a Key Worker or NHS helper or Good Samaritan? So far, I haven’t had the desire to pull out a jigsaw. My own game of I-Spy WRC isn’t going well, On my daily walk I have only ticked of Big Pete – several…
Happy Easter! A thought from Nick: I hope everyone is keeping fit and well! A few thoughts… Togetherness is so important in these challenging times. There are Group Whats App to share ideas/sessions done and general thoughts. Patrick is doing a super job on the website and facebook page. (*.*)!…
It is believed that we are all hardwired to respond to rhythm. Have you’ve ever reflexively tapped your toes, drummed your fingers, or bobbed your head to a catchy tune! When it comes to running it can help you run longer, faster, and easier. By matching your stride to a…
Attached is Part Three of Nick’s training articles. Click here to read: Training Schedules Remember… Mesocycle is an eight week block of training. Microcycle is the daily schedule that builds the blocks These standard programmes make up the daily schedule Perhaps the most important update will be the mental side. To…
Hi! A couple of late updates from 3 members. I Still thought a few others are injured or were just coming back from injury. [Not mentioning names but Ladies L, S, and Lords J, J R !! :)] Anyway please let me know any injury/recovery status in 3 weeks when…
Hill Running is really good for you. We mostly do our running on flat, even ground. But hill running offers you something more. Amongst other things the key to greater speed is leg muscle strength. Running hills improves that because of the extra effort required in propelling your body weight…
Nick Bishop, kindly was the first of our members to respond to my plea for input on your favourite/best from Club Members. Thank you. Nick: My favourite was done in Switzerland circa 2004. Just myself and Tony Hulme ran it. We had a few days in Switzerland with the race…
Well with only one response to my request for any update on anyone being injured. [Even though I thought I knew 1-2 male runners and 2-3 lady runners who were injured or getting over their injuries.] I have had only one update! So you all must be fully fit –…
