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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]