The Egmond 10.5k: Thankful

Sometimes when I run I have nothing running through my head – a complete zen experience.  Other times I have song lyrics.  Today I had one word, kind of on a repeat.  A two syllable word.  One syllable for the right foot, one for the left.  Over and over.  For about 7k.  That word?  Thankful. […]

Stretch Tip #5: Adductors (part 3)

In part five of my series of sharing fitness tips, I bring to you another simple but vital stretch I do to keep my legs loose.  I have been doing these since 2007 – but not as often or regularly as I should!  I’ve been working with Michael Collins, London’s best sports therapist (in my […]

Stretch Tip #4: Adductors (part 2)

In part four of my series of sharing fitness tips, I bring to you another simple but vital stretch I do to keep my legs loose.  I have been doing these regularly especially since I have changed my orthotic inserts in my running shoes.  The stretching is helping with my adaptation. I’ve been working with […]

Stretch Tip #3: Adductors (part 1)

In part three of my series of sharing fitness tips, I bring to you another simple but vital stretch I do to keep my legs loose.  I will be posting these more regularly now, as in-season training starts and stretching becomes more and more vital for my movement. I’ve been working with Michael Collins, London’s […]

Stretch Tip #2: Straight Leg Hamstrings

In part two of my series of sharing fitness tips, I bring to you the second simple but vital stretch I do to keep my hamstrings loose.  This one once again comes from Michael Collins. Michael is a sports therapist, triathlete, Ironman, friend and supporter of mine.  His insights and tips have been invaluable for […]

Stretch Tip #1 – Bent Knee Hamstrings

I started to blog with the idea that in addition to sharing my own triathlon journey, that I would also share tips along the way. One of my greatest supporters and a huge help to me along my journey to improve my fitness and strength has been Michael Collins. Michael is a sports therapist (although […]