Category: Running For Beginners

November 6, 2014

Running Tips Beginners

Running Tips Beginners! Two years ago, I was a beginner runner. Having covered over 2500 miles (4000km), running half a dozen races and the distance greater than half a marathon on more than 10 occasions (including a marathon) during this time, I’ve learned lots of new things about running. Some tips I discovered right at the beginning, others came later. I would like to share […]

October 13, 2014

How Can I Improve My Marathon Pace

Can I Improve My Marathon Pace? A simple question I asked myself, to which I already know the answer – of course I can. The real question is HOW. What is the best way to improve marathon time? Usually, I write about events after they already took place. This time, I decided to write about my preparations as they happen, to share my thought process […]

September 26, 2014

Evolution Running – Proper Running Technique For Beginners

Proper Running Technique – Beginners And Avid Runners! Can you prevent running injuries? A popular question asked by millions of runners around the world. Taking into account that 80% of runners get injured every year, this question resurfaces very often in running circles. The answer is yes. It’s not a 100% guarantee, but running injuries can be minimised and often eliminated by following proper running […]

September 20, 2014

First Marathon Tips – Never Run It Solo

First Marathon Tips Earlier this summer, I ran my first marathon. Number one tip – never make your first marathon a solo run. What I mean is, I went out on my own and ran a marathon distance. Disaster! Or was it? First Marathon I had been toying with the idea of running a marathon for some time now. My longest run before the ultimate […]

September 14, 2014

Lessons Learned From Top Ultramarathoner

Long Distance Running Tips When I got a chance to run with one of the world’s top ultra marathon runners I knew I was in for something special. Not only has Piotr KuryƂo run in over 50 marathons, he took part in numerous ultra marathons, including a second place finish in the Spartathlon. However, his biggest feat was a run around the world which took […]

July 5, 2014

Nike Dual Fusion Run And Dual Fusion Lite Comparison Review

Nike Dual Fusion Comparison Review Two similar, yet at the same time, very different shoes. Nike Dual Fusion Run and Dual Fusion Lite running shoes have a similar shape but the similarities end there. The original Nike Dual Fusion Run version is a tougher looking shoe – not a heavy look, just more solid. On the other hand, Nike Dual Fusion Lite have a fresher, […]

March 11, 2014

Running Slow – Is It the Best Way To Train?

Train For Half Marathon! Running slow at an aerobic rate (keeping to a low heart rate, during which mostly fat is burned) is great for everyday conditioning. But how does it fare when you train for half marathon, or any other race for that matter? Well, I’ve tested out the theory. Although I have been running regularly for nearly 18 months now, I have retracted […]