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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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#Project240

Jonny Mellor — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 09:44:20 +0000

#Project240 I write this as I'm moving into week six of the biggest training block for me ever! Earlier in the year coach put the thought out there that I'd be able to run a decent marathon. I squirmed at the thought at first and thought... maybe not now but soon. I then made the [...]

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Nike Zoom Fly #Breaking2

Jonny Mellor — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 18:06:24 +0000

After the hype of Nike Breaking 2 project they have released the first consumer version of the now famous Zoomfly Vaporfly shoe. I've waited to purchase these shoes as I was intrigued to see what all the fuss was about... I also liked the look and design of them. The shoe it's self are made with [...]

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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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Wellbrix Review

Jonny Mellor — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 10:03:51 +0000

“Should be part of every runners kit” by Paul Holmes Wellbrix is marketed as the 1st modular massage system which can provide a valid alternative and improvement to using a foam roller. There are 3 styles of Wellbrix (knuckle, elbow and finger) which can magnetically attach to each other to provide different configurations depending on [...]

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Runner of the Month for June

Jonny Mellor — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 10:00:46 +0000

Paul Waters Wow. Let me start of by saying what an absolutely buzz of a feeling to be the athlete of the month, because let me tell you all, its been a long winding road to be where I am today. It all started on a may bank holiday 2016 I heard there was a [...]

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Bullet Proof – Team New Balance Manchester

Jonny Mellor — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 11:52:29 +0000

There are huge benefits to strength training for distance runners and it is an integral part of our weekly training programme here at Team New Balance Manchester. I have stolen a great line from International High Jump Coach Fuzz Ahmed, he said ‘try and make your athletes Bullet Proof’! This is something I constantly remind [...]

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Dealing With Injuries – Team New Balance Manchester

Jonny Mellor — Sat, 10 Jun 2017 16:58:34 +0000

Injuries are unfortunately part of the deal when you sign up to a life of running. Despite doing everything within our control to avoid them, it is hard/almost impossible to be completely immune to them. The challenge is not only avoiding injuries, but also knowing when to stop running because of an injury/niggle and when [...]

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