Staying hydrated while running is really important all year round but it becomes more important as the weather get warmer. Failing to take on sufficient amount of fluids will result in a below-par performance and could also lead to dehydration, headaches, cramp and other illness. This blog will not only...
Better Training and Racing Blogs
These are our blogs to help you to train and race better. We use personal experience, expert opinions and anything else we come across that might be of interest to you. You should be able to find resources to avoid injury, run faster, train for a marathon and a few event reviews to. We are always looking for guest bloggers so feel free to get in touch if you would like to contribute.
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How To Stay Hydrated While Running
Posted on May 11, 2013 by JamesG
Posted in: Better Training and Racing Blogs, Sports Nutrition Advice, Training Advice
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How To Avoid Injuries While Running
Posted on April 15, 2013 by JamesG
Injuries while running are one of those problems that affect all abilities. There should also be no difference in how runners respond and treat these injuries. In this blog, I will tell you how you can avoid injuries in the first place, but also what you should do if you...
Posted in: Better Training and Racing Blogs, Training Advice
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Best Music To Listen To When Running
Posted on March 21, 2013 by JamesG
You will find that runners are generally split when it comes to listening to music. Purists will tell you that you should be aware of your surroundings and that you can become distracted from signs you should be looking out for, such as your breathing. They may also say that...
Posted in: Better Training and Racing Blogs, Personal Experience, Training Advice
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Top 10 Marathon Training Tips
Posted on February 2, 2013 by James Ruskin
One of the tell-tale signs of this time of year is the number of runners pounding the streets in preparation for a spring marathon - it’s particularly noticeable on weekday lunchtimes and Sunday mornings! So if you’re training for London, Brighton or a marathon overseas, here are our marathon training...
Posted in: Better Training and Racing Blogs, Racing and Events, Training Advice
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Training With Energy Gels
Posted on January 30, 2013 by Mark
As a runner if you ever start to run for more than an hour it is probably worth considering training with energy gels. They are the most convenient and efficient way to fuel your body with energy to sustain performance levels and keep going faster for longer. You can certainly...
Posted in: Better Training and Racing Blogs, Sports Nutrition Advice, Training Advice
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Staff Favourite Running Kit
Posted on January 16, 2013 by Alice
Here at Lanson Running we have a variety of runners in the team – from Jack who runs for fitness for other sports like tennis and football, to Mark who plods round marathons year after year. With that variety comes different demands for their running kit. I went round and...
Posted in: Better Training and Racing Blogs, Personal Experience
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What Do You Need For Marathon Training?
Posted on December 28, 2012 by James
If you have you have taken the plunge and entered a marathon, or you are thinking about doing so you, I have pulled together this 5 step guide to help you successfully get to that finish line. 26.2 miles is a long way to run, whatever your ability, but with...
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The Perfect Winter Running Outfit
Posted on December 21, 2012 by Mark
I am always pleased on the coldest running days to pull out about some top winter running kit and wear them together to feel totally protected, comfortable and motivated to run. Here goes: Base Layer - got to love a base layer. Soft, silky, sometimes woolen (Merino) texture fitting next to...
Posted in: Better Training and Racing Blogs, Personal Experience, Running Clothing Advice
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Festive Runs For Everyone
Posted on December 19, 2012 by Alice
Out of all the seasons, Christmas is a hard one to run through, with all the parties and turkey eating it all makes running slightly harder to fit in. But coincidentally through this festive time of the year brings festive runs and festive cheer. Here are 3 runs throughout this Christmas time...
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Interview With Matt About Compression
Posted on December 12, 2012 by Alice
I interviewed Matt about compression wear. Matt is a running specialist and works with me in the shop here at Lanson Running. He is a former personal trainer and now a committed runner and gym goer. He has been selling compression for years on the back of personal experience and...
Posted in: Better Products and Buying Guides, Better Training and Racing Blogs, Personal Experience, Running Clothing Advice, Training Advice
