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Tag: Performance
Sleep and performance
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 cells… Read More Sleep and performance
Sub 3 marathon club
Take on the challenge – 2% of global marathon runners go under 3. My top tips for breaking the magic barrier Pacing chart Quality not quantity – Don’t burn out hitting huge mileage week after week. I would average 30-40 weekly miles with the focus being on 100% quality for my tempo and long runs –… Read More Sub 3 marathon club
Run free – Plyometric impact
Body weight plyometrics to improve your running Incorporating a couple of short workouts each week will help to increase your power – pushing off the ground harder and help you turn your legs over at a faster rate. Minimal time spent on the ground results in more efficient running and quicker times. https://www.instagram.com/p/BNg5j_WhzNN/?taken-by=john_howells Simple and… Read More Run free – Plyometric impact
Toe the marathon line in 2017
Thinking about taking on your first marathon next year? or in need of a tip for a trickier course to test yourself further? There are plenty of options out there.. maybe a flat and fast or hard and hilly 26 miles? a hot and humid or a challenging trail blast? a holiday marathon or a course with amazing support?… Read More Toe the marathon line in 2017
Go green
Ever wondered why the Hulk is green and incredible? 6 of the best, put simply Kale contains antioxidant nutrients helping counteract oxidative damage by free radicals in the body, and is low in calories and high in water content, making it a great addition to a weight loss diet. Spinach is high in vitamin A… Read More Go green
Danger – Ironman in training
Train • eat • sleep • repeat 10 things to consider before taking on your first long distance triathlon • During an ironman training cycle you may age a few years through lack of sleep. 24 hour days are not long enough. • You will need to see a chiropractor often. • You will have no money.… Read More Danger – Ironman in training
The importance of R & R
I’ve not always been the biggest fan of a rest day and i’m sure many can relate to me on this, taking that day off from exercise was not an option, once your in the ‘zone’ it can be mentally very tough. Over the years i’ve learnt to listen to my body and understand how… Read More The importance of R & R
Great news for coffee lovers
El cafe es bueno en Barcelona Over the past two years my running has come on a bomb, coincidentally around the same time I was in Costa Rica developing a slight addiction to coffee. It hasn’t been the sole catalyst in my change of form, but those two or three small coffees a day have… Read More Great news for coffee lovers
Personal training 