Staying active over the Christmas period can be tricky. You all know the '12 Days of Christmas' song... Well complete the workout below over 12 days, or even better over 24 days with a recovery day in between. As the workout increases you’ll be thankful for the day between. Start on Sun 1st or Mon 2nd Dec & train right up until 23rd /24th Dec … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2013
Mens health, Mental health, Movember & Cricket
November 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Mental health, depression & exercise... The recent departure of Jonathon Trott from the English cricket team, part way into the Ashes, has drawn attention to depression & mental health issues. Sadly many people battle in isolation, and even worse many others are chastised and treated with disrespect. Thankfully this high profile case has … [Read more...]
What to Eat Before Training
November 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I often get asked what to eat for breakfast before training. Or if you should eat anything at all, especially in our 6:00am running group classes. Everyone is different; some people can’t stomach an early snack while others can’t function without it. You are able to develop the ability to stomach an early meal, if you need to make the change, … [Read more...]
2013 New York City Marathon
November 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Geoffrey Mutai has successfully defended his New York Marathon crown (from 2011) with a dominant run in windy conditions to finish in 2:08:24, 52 seconds ahead of Ethiopian Tsegaye Kebede (2:09:16) and 3rd placed South African Luspho April (2:09:45). In a star-studded field, including Gold medallist & world champion Stephen Kiprotich, American … [Read more...]
