Running Motivation

Running Motivation

I’m going to start by asking you a question, where does your motivation to run come from? I’m sure you’ve had plenty of days when you’ve struggle to put your trainers on and get out the door, especially when it’s cold and wet outside and...
Brace yourself for this… The Core!

Brace yourself for this… The Core!

Core training is something we’ve all heard people talking about, but what do they really mean by the term ‘core training’? Why is it so important? How do we activate our core so that it works in everyday life? We’ll start by giving you a definition of the...
Runners Knee – A Self Help Guide

Runners Knee – A Self Help Guide

Here’s a guide for you to help with the prevention and recovery from the dreaded runners knee pain. We’ll start off by giving you a quick overview of the mechanics of the injury, and how to identify if you’re suffering from it. Then we’ll look...
3 Steps to a Parkrun PB

3 Steps to a Parkrun PB

With the Olympics inspiring lots of us we thought it would be a great time to talk about getting your own PB! If you’re running the Parkrun religiously every weekend and want to go a bit faster – try these three simply steps.   The three key areas to...
Good Luck Half Marathoners

Good Luck Half Marathoners

Good Luck to everyone doing the Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon and The Great North Run tomorrow. For everyone that’s been in for a pre-race sports massage this week – I hope you feel fresh and ready to go. I hope you all have a great run and enjoy...
Your Body – A Healing Machine

Your Body – A Healing Machine

One of the biggest aspects of my job involves working with the body’s natural healing process to speed up recovery from injury, training, and the stresses of everyday life. With this in mind I thought it would be good to share some information with you to maximise the...