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Heading into Summer 2021 – All our plans
15 months ago we started coaching runners virtually and when we started we never imagined it would be so popular. So here we are more than 1 year on, and we are staying online this summer (and maybe even beyond) to help you to keep running, feel good and stay connected. Summer Virtual Coaching : Starting 5th July we kick…
Fitness in pregnancy and beyond
At the time I was pregnant in 2016 I wrote a series of articles in The Irish Times about fitness across the various stages of the journey. I’m delighted now I wrote it all down, because it is all a blur now 5 years on! If you are somewhere along the path from fertility to pregnancy to making a comeback…
What is the best surface to run on?
When I started running, I always ran on footpaths and roads. I never really considered anywhere else. My local paths and roads were safe, even and well lit. Most races take place on city streets so I just assumed that I should train on a similar surface. It never actually entered my mind to run on grass, trail or sand….
15 ways to change up your usual 5k run.
One year on and we know every corner and pothole within our 5km radius. It’s completely understandable if your enthusiasm for running might be waning especially if every run you take on feels very similar to the last one. Although we can’t change where we run right now, we still do have the option to change how we approach each…
How to use your imagination to make you run better….
What do you do when you are feeling sluggish on the run? Do you drive your legs harder, grit your teeth and dig deep? Maybe you prefer to mutter motivational quotes hoping for inspiration? Or do you slow down, focus on your breath and search for energy that way? We all have different tactics to help us overcome these running…
Stay Running Virtual Programme
More than just a running programme, our virtual Stay Running is a full holistic programme for recreational runners. It includes all the added elements that make your running easier – yoga classes to balance the madness, strength workouts to protect the body, cooking and recipes to nourish you as well as our bread and butter – supportive running coaching to…