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Basic Nutrition for Beginners

Jonny Mellor — Mon, 31 May 2021 16:43:57 +0000

If you’re a new runner, the conflicting information surrounding nutrition can seem daunting. Over the years I’ve tried various things but I’ve discovered that eating healthy does not have to be over complicated and instead with a varied and balanced diet I can fuel and recover optimally and get the most out of my body. [...]

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Fartlek Training

Jonny Mellor — Tue, 04 May 2021 18:14:09 +0000

Fartlek training can be just as fun as it sounds! It’s a fantastic session for runners of all abilities training for virtually any event. You can make them as hard or as easy as you want. Run to distance or run to time, during the Summer or depths of winter, that’s the beauty of fartlek [...]

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Static Stretching

Jonny Mellor — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 18:08:46 +0000

Stretching - To do or not to do is the question? It's a hot topic in the world of running with lot's of conflicting advice. Some suggest avoiding it altogether and some suggest stretching is a cure for almost every injury! I am not a qualified physiotherapist. I am a running coach and an athlete [...]

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Paying a Running Coach won’t make you faster!

Jonny Mellor — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:55:35 +0000

Paying a Running Coach won’t make you faster however listening to one will! Runners are turning to coaches to support their dreams more and more. Whether it’s motivation, guidance or accountability it doesn’t matter how fast or slow you are; running coaching is becoming more accessible for everyone. In fact at entry level the benefits [...]

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Marathon Long Run

Jonny Mellor — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 13:58:02 +0000

Long runs come in all different shapes and sizes, but one thing is for sure is they are so important for a successful marathon! You might be able to wing training for shorter distances but sadly this is not the case when it comes to the marathon for the majority of us! As daunting as [...]

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Easy Runs

Jonny Mellor — Sat, 29 Dec 2018 12:26:05 +0000

Do you know how fast you should be running your easy runs?

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Warm Up

Jonny Mellor — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 17:34:01 +0000

Far happier on the track than in front of the camera(!) my first play into video guides. I will look to add some more over the coming weeks and months and hopefully the quality will also increase! But in all seriousness always make time for a proper warm up. Even if you [...]

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Marathon Looming

Jonny Mellor — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 15:41:50 +0000

Whether you’ve been successful in the ballot or are running for a charity the marathon is an exciting but often daunting spectacle especially if you’re new to running or running your first marathon. So the big question where to start? The first piece of advice I would offer would be to structure your week. This [...]

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Stay On Track This Winter

Jonny Mellor — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:07:53 +0000

Dark evenings are now with us but it doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom with some top tips to beat the winter blues and stay on track with your winter training to start your New Year in top form. Moderation Like everything in life moderation and getting the right balance is [...]

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Talk Test

Jonny Mellor — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 18:20:34 +0000

Are you running at the correct pace in training to get the most out of your training schedule?

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