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The trouble with a “by the book” recovery routine is it will probably end up being something you don’t follow as you don’t have the time, inclination or the money to keep it up. The key is to come up...

Chafing is a common problem that affects many individuals, especially those who engage in exercise. Sweating can also exacerbate this issue, causing discomfort and pain. Fortunately, there is a solution: Squirrel's Nut Butter anti-chafe salve. This product is designed to...

Although running is great for your physical and mental health, it can be tough on your body. Running puts a lot of strain on the muscles and joints which can often lead to inflammation and pain. This is why you should...

Most passionate marathon runners like to remind non-running friends that there are plenty of other marathons other than the one they watch on TV every April. The fact is that the London Marathon is frequently referred to as “The Marathon”...

My London Marathon time of 2:16:27 in 2014 was good enough for a top 3 British finish and won me a place on the Commonwealth Games England team. Thank goodness I wasn’t born 30 years earlier as the same time...

A common misconception is that they are the same thing which isn’t surprising really as the terms get thrown around randomly to describe what looks like very similar runs! Threshold Runs Threshold running is a very specific pace, individual to...