#MyRun Challenge

#MyRun Challenge – Five short running questions and answers

The #MYRUN challenge is the brain child of YouTuber Holding Name Required.  The aim is to answer 5 running related questions in under 3 minutes, and to challenge 3 others to do the same. https://youtu.be/G3OYE0bvaQY The five questions & bloopers 1. Why do you run?2. What one piece of running advice would you give to … Continue reading #MyRun Challenge – Five short running questions and answers

Trail Running Tips

4 Tips to help you get better at trail running

If you struggle on trail in technical sections here are 4 tips to help you advance your trail running skills. https://youtu.be/5knlg5vAdCs Last year I did a video on “3 Steps to improve your technical trail running” (see below). In this video I tried to take it one step further by taking a deeper look at … Continue reading 4 Tips to help you get better at trail running

A runner’s first race: Inside the mind of a first-timer

A runner’s first race: Inside the mind of a first-timer

The Trail Fest 10k proved to be both challenging and rewarding. This is an in depth look into the mindset of a runner entering a race for the first time. The running community was great and incredibly supportive.  I can’t wait to do it again!   I wanted to chronicle my thoughts before and after the … Continue reading A runner’s first race: Inside the mind of a first-timer

3 Steps to help you improve at technical trail running

3 Steps to help you improve at technical trail running

If you love trail running but struggle in rocky terrain, I broke it down into 3 simple steps, and some additional tips, to help you. There is nothing I love more than challenging myself on technical terrain. However getting better at doing this has taken years of practice and experience. If you have avoided these … Continue reading 3 Steps to help you improve at technical trail running

Cold Weather Trail Running: Gear & tips to help you get started

Don’t let gear be the thing holding you back from running outside during winter. If you have a decent pair of trail shoes then you are pretty much there. Running in the cold, and especially the snow, is one of my favorite things to do. Knowing how pricey running specific gear can be, I created … Continue reading Cold Weather Trail Running: Gear & tips to help you get started