Running advice on all things relating to running including general information, running injuries, running apparel
Mairead 
You’ve probably wondered if running on grass is better for your joints than running on the road if you’re a runner. After all, the grass is softer than the road, so it seems like it would be easier on your body. However, there’s no definitive answer to this question. It depends on several factors, including … Read more
If you’re looking for a new way to improve your running speed and decrease shin splints, you may want to consider running on sand. Running on sand requires more effort than on pavement, which can help you build strength and endurance. Additionally, the softer surface of sand can cushion your shins and knees. First, however, … Read more
You can try the following techniques to help relieve a stitch quickly.
Relax your body and breathe deeply,
Slow down your pace and focus on your breathing.
How to improve running form? We all need to ask ourselves, as a runner, this question. The better our running form is, the easier it is to run, and we should also suffer from fewer injuries. So, as runners, we should all invest time in looking at our running form and see what we can … Read more
Do you experience leg pain or swelling? Looking at ways to improve running performance and speed up recovery? Look no further than runners compression socks.
There are many manufacturers of overpronation running shoes. However, all the leading manufacturing brands of running shoe design shoes for people with a neutral gait, runners who overpronate, and runners who supinate. We will now look at these overpronation shoes in more detail. What is overpronation Overpronation is when your foot rolls in when you … Read more
What is Foot Pronation? Pronation is how your foot rolls inwards when your foot hits the ground as you run. What is the difference between foot pronation vs supination? In a normal stride, your foot should roll inward a bit so that your weight lands on the ball of your foot. When you run 3 … Read more
Keeping the body hydrated is extremely important when it comes to exercise. The body contains about 60% water, depending on size and weight. Hydration and running go hand in hand if the body becomes dehydrated or overly hydrated. It can have severe consequences, which we will discuss later. What are Hydration and Dehydration? Hydration is … Read more
What are the best foods to eat before running? Many people have different opinions on the above topic; some say you should eat before you run and more say it is better to run on an empty stomach. I believe in eating before a run. I will now look at the benefits of eating and … Read more
What are good running stretches? Today, I plan to discuss the stretches we should perform before and after we run, why we do each, and when we should do them. As an amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I have read a good book on stretching called The Runners Expert Guide to Stretching: Prevent … Read more