We’ve all been there… you print out the training plan, vow to follow it religiously… and then life happens. You struggle to get up early in the morning to fit in your training, or to go for a run after work. You’ve a niggling injury that’s keeping you from training....
Looking to get your training started, but not sure how where to begin? We’ve got you covered! Our Run in the Dark coach, John O’Regan, has designed training plans to get you ready to run 10km in 8 weeks. We’ve also included some tips to keep you motivated along the...
Humans are a super social species. The stronger a community, the stronger the individual. But, with our busy lives, perhaps it can feel like there isn’t enough time to join a new community, or that it could be too much of a commitment? Running groups are a fantastic...
Perhaps it seems like an out-there, left-of-field, “not for me” idea, but before I share my barefoot running experience with you, I want to first ask you to bear with me and suspend your doubts or preconceptions of running barefoot. I’m going to explain how it’s been...
Running puts a lot more stress on the lower limbs than they may be used to, which can often lead to running-related injuries, but in most cases, injuries can be prevented. In the beginning, your fitness level will improve quite quickly as it doesn’t take long for your...
Make a Start Before we start anything, there is always that moment of trepidation. If you’re anything like me, there is the seduction of procrastination and there is always that stall or pause when you have to urge yourself on before the magic of momentum comes to...
In the first of a series of blogs for Run in the Dark, yoga, meditation and mindfulness teacher Lee Tracey talks through 6 yoga poses to complement and enhance your running training... and they can all be done on your living room floor! As you read this, imagine you...
Every so often you need to stop and think about how far you’ve come, as the progress won’t always be obvious, or your training might not feel productive. How to Review your Progress Without a Heart Rate Monitor A simple test can be repeating a session from early on...
Once your initial training routine has been established and you’ve spent sufficient time working on your base-level fitness, you can start thinking about improving your performance by getting the most from your available time. It’s still advisable to keep most of your...
Many beginner runners give up in the early stages of a new training plan, and it’s partly because they try too hard too quickly, which takes away the enjoyment. Momentum must be built slowly and gradually, and if it feels too hard, then the chances are it is too hard,...
