My Running Articles
After thirty years of running over distances ranging from 100m to a marathon, and coaching hundreds of runners for the last twelve of these, I've seen just about every style of running there is in the book (and some that definitely shouldn't be!)
I've also experienced the highs, lows, injuries and frustrations many runners will be familiar with and therefore learnt many lessons along the way.
Here are a few of the articles I have written over the last few years as a result of both my personal experiences and of those working with other runners.
You can also read more about me here.
I've also experienced the highs, lows, injuries and frustrations many runners will be familiar with and therefore learnt many lessons along the way.
Here are a few of the articles I have written over the last few years as a result of both my personal experiences and of those working with other runners.
You can also read more about me here.
Roy Palmer MSTAT
What Is A Proper Running Technique?
Everyone uses the term but what exactly is proper running technique? Should we try to achieve? How would we know if we have?
Everyone uses the term but what exactly is proper running technique? Should we try to achieve? How would we know if we have?
Two Simple Techniques to Improve Your Running Efficiency
Many runners I see (my included once) use far too much effort to run. Here are two very quick and easy techniques to help you appreciate how to save energy and reduce stress to your joints.
Many runners I see (my included once) use far too much effort to run. Here are two very quick and easy techniques to help you appreciate how to save energy and reduce stress to your joints.
Running And Back Pain
Not one of the most common running injuries but one that's easy to resolve once you know the cause. Check which of the causes may apply to you.
Not one of the most common running injuries but one that's easy to resolve once you know the cause. Check which of the causes may apply to you.
The Safe Way to Return to Running Following Injury
It's very frustrating to have to stop running due to injury - but it's even worse to return to early and suffer all over again. Here's some advice on how to get back on track with your training after an injury.
It's very frustrating to have to stop running due to injury - but it's even worse to return to early and suffer all over again. Here's some advice on how to get back on track with your training after an injury.
Running In The Zone
Running in The Zone has to be one of the most satisfying experiences. When it all fits together it can seem effortless and intensely rewarding. Here's a personal account of such an experience.
Running in The Zone has to be one of the most satisfying experiences. When it all fits together it can seem effortless and intensely rewarding. Here's a personal account of such an experience.
