Category running

How I Trained for my First 50km “Race”

mountains through the trees 50km

I’ve been on my Illness To Ultra journey for 5 years now. It took me a long time to get to a point where I could confidently execute an 18-week training plan, and it’s that training block I’d like to…

The Best Running Shoes For Overweight Runners

barefoot running

Why are there so many types of running shoes on the market? Aren’t we all fundamentally the same? Well, not entirely; everybody is different, which means running shoe choices will be different too.  When I worked at a running shoe…

30 Days of Yoga – Here’s What I Learned

lunge yoga

Strength work is important for running…..You have to stretch and improve mobility…..Range of motion is integral to an efficient running style…. Have you ever had anyone say these words to you? Probably.  But if you’re anything like me, you might…

Should I Run Hills Every Day?

running hills every day

Recently I was asked the question “Should I Run Hills Every Day?” to which I immediately answered, “variety is key.” While I stand by that statement, I’d like to expand on it because there’s a lot more to it than…

How to Get Rid of a Side Stitch

Have you ever felt a stabbing pain in your side about halfway through your run? Or maybe even a few minutes into your run. The good old side stitch. But what is a side stitch? Why do we get them?…