What we have been asked about this week/Training specific suggestions
As we slowly approach marathon season we’re sure a number of you are studying training plans and thinking about the best way to increase your mileage each week. And injury is always the big worry – how much should you increase your mileage? How do you know if it’s too much? What happens if you do get injured? This article has some interesting points to make and might help you worry a bit less – The 10 Laws of Injury Prevention – READ HERE
Common injuries that can be prevented if you know how
Following on from the topic above, if you do find yourself suffering from an injury you might have considered some form of compression clothing (everyone knows the fail-safe cure to an injury…RICE – Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) but “Compression – does it really work?” – READ HERE
Nutritional tips or yummy recipes
2-ingredient banana pancakes – we’re not joking! Leave off the maple syrup to keep them super healthy, or try spreading on a bit of peanut butter – SEE RECIPE HERE
Most interesting blog/article we’ve read in the past week
And if the article about increasing mileage and marathon training has reassured/inspired you, why not check out this 16 week Marathon Training plan to see how, with the right plan, anything is possible – SEE HERE
Upcoming Events
TIme to Talk day – Thurs 4th Feb. A campaign to get people talking about mental health. Why not #runandtalk? More info HERE.
RunThrough Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 5k &10k – Sun 12th Feb @ 10am. Book your place HERE.