Cold weather can really get you down and kill the mood to exercise. I personally struggle with early morning exercise. Even more so when it is cold and dark in
Read moreSetting Goals To Keep Up Winter Running
Trail Running Gear For Winter
Being properly kitted out for running in cold weather goes a long way in the fight for motivation to get out and actually run. Keeping as dry, comfortable, and warm
Read moreTrail Running Fungus Collection in Autumn
One thing we’re not short of here in the South Downs of the UK, is mushrooms. Especially at this time of the year. I enjoy spotting new mushrooms popping up
Read moreSaucony Peregrine 10 Review (ST) – 350KM update
Here is a quick Saucony Peregrine 10 review update for the ST variant. Over the past two months, I’ve racked up a good 350km of distance on these light trail
Read moreSensations of Freedom on the Trails
The wind whooshes past my head, undulating gusts catching the tiny hairs on my ear lobes. I become aware of the warm pulses of blood streaming into my ears as
Read moreChasing an Ultra Runner Whilst Dealing with Pregnancy and Health Issues Along the Way
I am currently somewhat of a novice trail runner. Two months ago I would have said a complete novice! My husband is a running enthusiast, running countless miles and even
Read moreRunning Cadence Training With Music
A higher running cadence can help your feet hit the ground closer to mid-foot. This can reduce some slow-down caused by heel strikes. It can also reduce stress on your
Read moreThe Effect of Lockdown on Exercise Patterns
With the global pandemic having started at the beginning of 2020, there are many interesting trends in exercise patterns. In this post I’ll explore the effect of lockdown on exercise
Read moreAnkle Roll Recovery and Prevention
Rolling your ankle on a run is the last thing anyone wants. It can happen to anyone, and could be your fault, or might just be plain bad luck. If
Read moreTrail Running Hazards and Mishaps
There are plenty of things that can go wrong when out trail running. I’ve collated a list of some humourous (and not so humourous) mishaps that have happened to me
Read moreCoastal Trail Running in Dunwich, Suffolk, UK
Part of my enjoyment of trail running are the spectacular views that can be had if you pick a good area. I had the opportunity to do some coastal trail
Read moreSouth Downs Ultra Trail Run Part 2 (61k)
Recently I completed a shorter ultra trail run on parts of the Serpent Trail. I decided to go back and run the trail more closely this time around. My goal
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