Howling Huskies and Higher Hills Run Coaching

An interesting look at research into exercise muscle cramp, with a few unexpected cures, such as smiling!

Cramping My Style: Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramping in Running Why we cramp while running and what we can do about it.

Should you believe your watch?

Your Watch Doesn’t Know How Much Recovery You Need The algorithms used to estimate your training load have some fundamental flaws, scientists say.

A well below par performance and crumbling under pressure does not have to be the end of all your running dreams. It is possible to bounce back even better and turn failure into a learning experience to help you grow. There are 4 steps to follow to come back stronger: 1. Anger and Disappointment A wave of negative emotions is a usual first response to failure....

Getting over “Failure” A well below par performance and crumbling under pressure does not have to be the end of all your running dreams. It is possible to bounce back even better and turn failure into a learning experien…

The quote below was read out in my yoga class and I was immediately struck by how it could apply to running as well, so I adapted it by changing the yoga specific words to words for running. I think it works well. What do you think? "Each run is a journey. Endeavour to move with awareness and enjoy the experience. ...

Yoga or Running The quote below was read out in my yoga class and I was immediately struck by how it could apply to running as well, so I adapted it by changing the yoga specific words to words for running. I thin…

This is my top 8 things that most runners don't do nearly enough of, or avoid all together. We all like to get out there and run, so we want to spend as much time as we can doing that, but if you skip these activities you could end up injured or not reach your full running potential. Strength training- regular strength training has so many benefits for runners....

What Runners don’t do enough of This is my top 8 things that most runners don’t do nearly enough of, or avoid all together. We all like to get out there and run, so we want to spend as much time as we can doing that, but if…

A link in a running email today reminded me how important it is to keep a running diary, not just a log of distance and times, but a record of how it felt, what you want to improve and what you have learnt. I stopped keeping one during lockdown, when there were few goals and running was just about getting out and relaxing....

Keeping a Running Journal A link in a running email today reminded me how important it is to keep a running diary, not just a log of distance and times, but a record of how it felt, what you want to improve and what you hav…

The MudCrew South West Coastal Traverse- a long report on a long race

The MudCrew South West Coastal Traverse At 44 miles, my longest race so far (and I’m not sure that I need to go any longer).  The race started at Lizard Point and followed the Cornish Coast line all the way along to Lands End. …

Don't let midlife and menopause stop you staying active and having fun!

Runners require enough flexibility to run with an efficient stride, but there have been several research studies recently that have shown it may not be as beneficial as many think for injury prevention and improved performance. A recent review published in 2020 suggests that there was no difference to overall injury rate related to including flexibility in run training, except in extreme cases where mobility was impeding the normal running form....

Do Runners Need to stretch? Runners require enough flexibility to run with an efficient stride, but there have been several research studies recently that have shown it may not be as beneficial as many think for injury preven…

It may be obvious to include hills in your training if your race is hilly, but there are many other ways that hills can help you run better; they can improve run technique, leg strength, speed, power and endurance. Along with adding interest to your training. Top hill running sessions Long run with plenty of hills: this will build up leg strength and endurance. ...

8 Hill Running sessions It may be obvious to include hills in your training if your race is hilly, but there are many other ways that hills can help you run better; they can improve run technique, leg strength, speed, pow…

With group training set to resume in the UK next week, you may be keen to jump straight back into hard training, or you may be worrying that you are not ready for it. Here are a few tips to make sure you get the most out of training and don't over do it and end up injured. As with all training, don't suddenly increase or change what you have been doing, Ease back into training....

Preparing to jump back into training With group training set to resume in the UK next week, you may be keen to jump straight back into hard training, or you may be worrying that you are not ready for it. Here are a few tips to make su…