Running advice on all things relating to running including general information, running injuries, running apparel
Mairead 
A running buddy is more than just someone who runs next to you. A running buddy pushes, motivates and supports you through all the joys and struggles of running. They will put up with your mood swings, the bad days, and the good days. There are many benefits of a running buddy. What Are The … Read more
When running, runners vary significantly in what they wear. Should I wear a hat when running? Lots of runners wear hats, and lots of runners don’t. There are many variations to the hats runners wear when running. Should I Wear A Hat When Running Yes, I think that you should wear a hat when running … Read more
Achilles tendon pain is a common problem for runners and athletes. But what causes this pain, and why my Achilles tendon hurts when I wake up? I will now look at various reasons for this and what we can see what we can do to try to help it. Why My Achilles Tendon Hurts When … Read more
When we go for a run, the big question is, what should I wear when running? Many variants affect what we wear. If the weather is warm, we will try to wear as few clothes as possible when we run, and if the weather is cold, we should wear extra layers; if wet and windy, … Read more
Runners make different choices regarding what they wear when they are running. Some runners will wear socks, and some runners won’t, but I will now try and answer the question should I wear socks when running. Should I Wear Socks When Running? I believe you should wear socks when running, but it is an individual … Read more
Running is a very individual sport. The definition of hard when running varies so much from runner to runner, but I will now explain the answer to how hard should I push myself when running. How Hard Should I Push Myself When Running? As I have said, the definition of hard varies from person to … Read more
Shin splints are a common condition that can cause pain and discomfort in the lower legs. It refers to pain felt along the shin bone called the tibia. Shin splints are also known as medial tibial stress syndrome. The condition is often caused by repetitive stress on the shin bone and the surrounding muscles, tendons, … Read more
Many runners are concerned about how their bodies look when running, and then other people will run just for their mental health and don’t mind how they look. I, for one, started running to lose some weight, but now I just run to clear my head and deal with life in general. I was never … Read more
Can I lose weight by running 30 minutes a day? This is a hard question based purely on the question’s wording. There are many reasons we will lose weight running 30 minutes a day, but there are other reasons why we may not lose weight running 30 minutes daily. We should do many other things … Read more
I think running a marathon has become the norm, even more so after the covid pandemic. This is because so many people took up running when covid appeared as the gyms were closed, and in general, people were more comfortable being outside training than stuck inside with other people. But unfortunately, there is nothing easy … Read more