Check out my short block of run training ahead of the 2018 Snowdonia Marathon Eryri where I placed 8th. A late entry meant 5 and a bit weeks of specific training, here’s my mileage. Click the link below or view the images. Sept 17 – Oct 28: 6 weeks to Snowdon The 5 weeks before I… Read More 6 weeks to Snowdon
Utilize your abilities with full body movements View this post on Instagram Speedplay and conditioning in the heat, rewarded with ice cream👌 #marathonprep A post shared by John Howells (@john_howells) on Aug 1, 2017 at 2:13pm PDT Discover your core strength View this post on Instagram Guys try this challenging GIANT set to attack your… Read More Core ♥ Calisthenics
Liquid health Your body can get really fantastic nutrients from a variety of juices. I tried 7 different juices and smoothies last week and below are some of the health benefits in each one. Mon – Mango and passionfruit Tons of vitamin C, one of the best sources of betacarotene and astragalin, 2 powerful antioxidants.… Read More Juice fix
Movement We were born to move our bodies and after a few hours of deep sleep, our bodies need to be re-activated and put back in motion. By giving just a few minutes in the mornings (maybe after a coffee..) you will loosen up your joints, release some feel good chemicals – endorphin’s and effect… Read More Morning mobility – 5 min body wake-up
Keep planking • Add variety and engage different muscles The plank is a fantastic move to work your trunk. It helps build great strength, can assist your posture and help you work your waist line. I enjoy adding some variety and bringing other muscles into play. The clip sees the arms, shoulders, upper back and… Read More Body benefits – Plank life
Myofascial release Foam rolling is a form of self myofascial release and assists in the mobility of fascia which is a fibrous layer of connective tissue surrounding muscles – when we work out or perform daily activities we put stresses on our bodies which affects fascia. This tissue needs to be broken down, mobilized and… Read More Massage – Foam roller routine
Become the most efficient runner you can Your running biomechanics is the movement through your gate and is a combination of strength, flexibility and alignment in the key areas – foot, knee and hip. The gait cycle starts when the foot touches the ground and ends when the same foot makes contact with the ground… Read More Run biomechanics – Run happy
Avoid injury • Improve posture • Increase balance & stability Your mid section is vitally important to your health and wellbeing, and by having a stronger core you can reduce and avoid injuries as you get older. 10 moves to hit your trunk and condition really important areas such as your abs, obliques, lower back… Read More 10 moves to impact your core
I’ve often wondered why i’m always reaching for the brown or raw sugar, it was routed into me that this was the healthy option, something like brown bread or rice maybe. However I can confirm this is purely a myth and having a sugar with your tea or coffee can be a less stressful affair..… Read More Sugar high – white vs brown
Two fantastic and effecive moves impacting often negleted muscle groups and joints, bringing small gains and keeping you on track to those personal bests View this post on Instagram #donkeykicks #glutebridge Great moves activating the glutes, hamstrings, working your hips, lower back and strengthening your knee if you suffer with IT band syndrome. #workonyourweaknesses #smallgains… Read More Runner gains – Donkey kicks & glute bridge
Source: Doctors Explain How Hiking Actually Changes Our Brains! Reconnect with nature and clear your mind! Good stuff
Be sure to get those 40 winks Below is a simple insight into how the quality and quantity of sleep can effect mental and physical performance levels, for sport or during other work and activities. Focus and attention Without adequate sleep we lose our ability to access info we have previously learnt – nerve… Read More Sleep and performance
