Tight hip flexors is a common one for runners. It’s uncomfortable at best, and can lead to niggles and injuries if ignored for too long. Whilst it feels nice to stretch them out and relieve the tight sensation in the short term, long term the solution is strength work to increase their resilience and tolerance for the load we place them under when we… Read more

When we have a lot going on one of the easiest ways to screen out some of the “noise” is to have non-negotiables. Having just a few things that we stick to regardless can help us to easily and quickly prioritise everything else.  As well as ensure that at the end of the day, if nothing else, we can be confident we’ve taken care… Read more

In a recent blog post I mentioned how the way you identify yourself (how you see and talk about yourself) has an enormous impact on how you behave. For example, those who called themselves runners are more likely to get out and run, and to return to it after an injury or hiatus. How you identify ultimately impacts what habits you… Read more

Do you identify as a runner? I bet you do. Even when you’re injured, and unable to run, do you still think of yourself as a runner?Interestingly, studies have shown that those who actually identify and call themselves a “runner” are more likely to actually get out and run. They’re much more likely to get back to running after an injury or hiatus.Crazy eh?!… Read more