Insights by XMILES

Is the old adage ‘no pain, no gain’ really the best way to train? And, if so, how do you continually climb back into the ‘hurt locker? Does pushing yourself to the limit ever get easier? Or is it always...

When you stand back and look at the whole concept of spring marathon training it has to be said, it’s quite a ridiculous sport! Months and months of training, day after day of running through the horrendous British winter. All...

You may not realise it but if you are new to running then you’ve a huge advantage over experienced runners. Those who’ve been training for years have to work really hard to find improvements but if you’re just starting out...

Energy gels and energy chews are a popular choice among active individuals for boosting energy and endurance. Both types of products are designed to provide a quick and convenient source of carbohydrates, which are the primary fuel source for the...

I’m a firm believer that any runner that has not been consistently training for at least five years should not be setting themselves goal race times for the year ahead. You see it all the time on social media, runners...

Show me a research paper that says stretching is good for runners and I'll point you to another two that suggest you are just as likely to get injured with a diligent stretching routine. So... Who to believe? The general...