Trail running to explore the unbeaten path
In March, earlier this year I was noticing some discomfort in my right leg, near the soleus calf muscle. Most of the time it would be half way into a run, and it seemed more prominent when doing longer hill climbs. Soon after arriving back in Wales, I went for a tempo paced trail run … Read more
Over the last year or so I have come to accept that my body is not bulletproof. I have also learned that sticking to an all running routine is not sustainable either. With this in mind, and with some encouragement from my partner I have started employing various “body hacking” solutions. These, along with other … Read more
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 completing ultra marathon distances. I’ve always been inspired by his running. I’ve been chasing an ultra runner for a while now! I started running about … Read more
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 patterns that I can clearly see in my own personal Strava activity history. With COVID-19 hitting and forcing many people to work from home and … Read more
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 you’re in the habit of performing the classic ankle roll, or have recently rolled your ankle, this post will help you with recovery, and prevent … Read more