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Coach the Run fortnightly email

Hi Reader,

How's the January training going? πŸ™‚ πŸ₯Ά

If you have a busy family, we know it's not always easy to keep the momentum going, especially if you've been ill or had an injury. Here, Mike offers advice on creating a personalised plan that suits your life.

We also share a fantastic free kettlebell workout to improve your strength and discuss the benefits of personalised running coaching.

Running regularly means you're well on your way to achieving more strength, balance and health! What's not to love?!

RUNNING TRAINING

The best kettlebell workouts for runners

Kettlebell exercises offer a wide range of benefits for runners, from improving overall strength and stability to targeting specific muscle groups and enhancing explosive power.

By integrating these kettlebell exercises recommended by Jack Winyard, Senior MSK Physiotherapist and Founder at Winchester Physio and Health, into

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your routine, you can elevate your running performance, improve your core strength and safeguard against injuries in the long term.

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ASK MIKE

Ask the Coach: Overcoming setbacks – finding balance in running and family life

If you have a busy family and you're struggling to stick to training plans, you're not alone! The truth is that generic plans can't always account for your life demands, especially when you've experienced a setback like an injury. Zak recently got in touch with this question:

"I enjoy running a lot and managed to complete the Great South Run last year, but ever since that race, whenever I enter another race and start a training plan, I always end up getting run down/ill or injured, and it just feels like I end up at square one". I have a young family so life is hectic. Do I need to just focus on 5k and build up my fitness and confidence?"

Discover our head coach’s top advice in the article on the link below. Key takeaways:
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  • Start with six to eight weeks of base-building
  • Keep it a conversational pace
  • Add intensity only when ready
  • Listen to your body
  • Progress > perfection

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Remember: The best training plan is one you can actually follow!

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RUNNING TIPS

Boost your run with compression socks

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⭐ Boost blood flow
⭐ Ease swelling and soreness
⭐ Speed up recovery
⭐ Help prevent injuries

Discover our top-rated picks and take your runs to the next level!

RUNNING TIPS

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It's a great way to access custom training tailored to your fitness level and provide that essential accountability that keeps you motivated. One-to-one coaching is also great for preventing injuries and expert guidance to smash personal records.

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"Everything you ever wanted to know about yourself, you can learn in 26.2 miles."

Lori Culnane

 

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Bye for now

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Thank you!

​Mike Gratton
& The Coach the Run team

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