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Post Flagstaff Update

Jonny Mellor — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 14:08:26 +0000

Post Flagstaff Update I’m now back home and continuing my build up to this year’s Virgin Money London Marathon after a successful 4-week training camp in Flagstaff, Arizona. Read about the trip here. Upon coming back home to the UK I ran the Armagh 5k in Ireland, a race I’ve not done since 2012 but [...]

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Weight Loss Simple Tips

Jonny Mellor — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 01:12:59 +0000

I often get asked about weight as a coach. I am no nutritionist, but from experience setting a goal is very important to prevent slipping back into hold habits. Work back from your long-term goal and break it into smaller weekly/monthly goals. Get into a habit of weighing yourself without becoming obsessed with it. Knowing [...]

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Berry Smoothie

Jonny Mellor — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 20:07:36 +0000

Refreshing smoothie jam-packed full of tasty antioxidants. Smoothies are a great, simple way to get in the extra nutrition you need. The best smoothies are nutrient-dense, providing vitamins and oils necessary for good nutrition Prep: 2 min Makes: 2 servings INGREDIENTS Handful of blueberries and strawberries, 3 tbsp. of Greek yoghurt, handful of chia seeds [...]

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SiS Go Gel Review

Jonny Mellor — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 17:47:49 +0000

Today’s review is the Science in Sport (SiS) Go Isotonic Energy Gel. The SiS gel is my gel of choice having tried a mixture of different gels when training for my first marathon in 2015. The gel is available in various flavours, with tropical personally being my favourite. I have to say I wasn’t keen on [...]

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Drink Up – Team New Balance Manchester

Jonny Mellor — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 14:23:09 +0000

This weeks blog will focus on hydration, mainly because it is often a neglected element of training amongst athletes, but it can have a huge effect on both performance and recovery. Hydration may not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think of training in the UK, especially in Manchester. However, keeping [...]

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SOS Rehydrate Review

Jonny Mellor — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 14:16:57 +0000

It’s a relatively well-publicised fact that if you become dehydrated your performance instantly begins to suffer… Given this ‘mini’ heat wave we’ve been experiencing in the UK recently and insane amount of SOS I’ve been consuming I thought I’d review the SOS electrolyte hydration drink, which is supposedly as effective as an IV drip! The [...]

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Jamie Fullerton – Recovery

Jonny Mellor — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 07:15:56 +0000

Jamie Fullerton from the Treatment Table in Liverpool has put together some top tips to help you recover faster, reduce injury and get you back out running after competing in a race. Drink! Rehydrate as soon as you can after your race. Make rehydration one of your key post-race recovery strategies. Aim to take on [...]

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