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Running Advice

At Run and Become, we are all running enthusiasts. In these pages we will share philosophy, tips and information that we have stumbled upon over the years.

5 Simple Speed Sessions

The legendary New Zealand coach, Arthur Lydiard, who was one of the modern pioneers of distance running, used to advocate long slow distance (LSD) to build strength and endurance, but speed work to train the heart to adapt to a harder workload and help you run more efficiently. To make you run more efficiently don't just think you have to pound out mile after mile at a steady pace.

Back Pain in Runners

Back pain is such a common problem. However, unless it is severe, running can really help. Sometimes just the energising movement of going for a run can be just what our body needs. After hours of sitting at a computer, or at the other end of the spectrum, standing for hours on end; the body craves variety of movement.

6 Things to Know About Long Training Runs

Whether you are training for a half or full marathon, the weekly long run is one of the cornerstones of your training programme. Here are some simple tips for the beginner or improver to help you enjoy and appreciate your long runs. They all seem totally common sense but can easily be overlooked.

How to Run in Snow

Running in the snow divides runners into two camps: those who say ”You can't run in that!” and those who keep on running, albeit with a few minor route or training schedule adjustments. If you're in the first camp, here are a few tips to help you safely move into the second.

Injury Prevention for Marathon Runners

The last thing a runner wants is to be struck by an injury, bringing those stress-relieving runs to a halt. Here are some guidelines to help you stay injury-free while training for a marathon. From wearing the right kit, to stretching, hydration, and even ice baths, check out this handy guide for keeping running injuries at bay.

Top Ten Winter Running Tips

Winter is here! It's cold, the days are short and the evenings dark. This can mean some of us need a bit of extra motivation to keep us running, or at least to do more than the minimum. Here is a list of 10 tips from our staff on how we motivate ourselves over the winter months.

Shin Splints and Running

Shin splints can come for a wide variety of reasons. The definition of shin splints is pain or tenderness running up the inside, and sometimes the outside of the shin, from the ankle to the knee. Often the pain comes from a tightness in the calf, which then pulls round to the front of the shin.

Beginners' Marathon Training Tips

Marathon training takes you through a physical and mental transformation. You will be taking your mind and body to new limits, challenging yourself and discovering strength you didn’t know you had. Many people have challenged the Marathon distance and come through victorious, and you will surely be no exception!

Running Energy & Hydration

Views on running drinks and supplements vary widely according to individual taste and constitution, but here are a few general guidelines, (preceded by a brief science lesson for those who are unsure of the basics).

Running Training Schedules

Whatever your target in running, be it building up to 30 minutes continuous jog or training for a marathon, a sensible program to follow is invaluable. What do we mean by sensible? Well, building up distance or speed should be done gradually, with adequate recovery after hard sessions.

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