Month: June 2021

Five Ways to Develop a Winning Mindset

Posted on 28/06/202109/08/2022 by Ruth Martin

When the going gets tough, how can you train your mind to keep going when all you want to do is give up? When training for an event or race, the physical preparation is all you need to perform well and achieve success on race day right? Mmm, not really. Humans are a complicated species and ticking off all the physical sessions on your training plan, whilst 100% important, does not guarantee that the journey to the finish line will be a breeze. The mind plays a very big and important role in performance and will be the thing that

SIX OF THE BEST CYCLING SUNGLASSES

Posted on 26/06/202109/08/2022 by Ruth Martin

On your bike! Cycling sunglasses are not all about fashion but are an essential item for riders throughout the year. So what shades do real-life female cyclists recommended? We asked our community of real women for their top picks. Aside from doing the obvious, and arguably most important job of protecting your eyes from the harmful rays from the sun, cycling sunglasses can also keep out debris from the road, protect from the wind and keep out any bugs that might fly into your face as you are whizzing down that hill. Spiuk SKALA €69.90 – Coaches Recommendation “Not a

THREE WAYS THAT PARKRUN CAN MAKE YOU FASTER IN A MARATHON

Posted on 24/06/202109/08/2022 by Ruth Martin

Want to get faster over a marathon distance? Start using parkrun in your training and see how it can improve your training and race times It helps you to run faster All good marathon training plans, irrespective of whether you are a first time marathon runner or going for a Good for Age place, incorporate speed work (check out the GRTW marathon training plans here). Running faster, makes you a faster runner. But no one likes the thought of speedwork, right? Step forward parkrun. ‘Going faster than your goal marathon pace over a shorter distance helps to get your legs

How to Get a Parkrun PB

Posted on 16/06/202117/01/2023 by Ruth Martin

Get set to getting a park run personal best with our four tips from the Girls Run the World coaching pros to help you get in tip top form Parkrun, this free 5km running (or walking) Saturday morning event is much loved by many worldwide and for dedicated fans has become the only place to be as the weekend begins. ‘What we love about Parkrun is that it is open and accessible to all,’ explains Girls Run the World founder, Rachael Woolston, running and triathlon coach. ‘You can use the experience in so many useful ways in your own training.’

Healthy Eating for Runners and Triathletes

Posted on 11/06/202109/06/2021 by Ruth Martin

Eating a healthy and balanced diet is important for everyone regardless of age, gender, or how active you are. For endurance athletes, the importance of good nutrition is further heightened as it plays a huge role in performance both in training and recovery and of course, on race day. The British Nutrition Foundation’s Healthy Eating Week kicks off on Monday 14 June with the message of ‘find your healthier you.’ The focus of this week is encouraging everyone to reflect on lifestyles and how to make improvements that will enhance health and wellbeing including ways to plan healthier meals and

FIVE WAYS TO OPTIMISE YOUR SWIMMING WORKOUT

Posted on 03/06/202109/08/2022 by Ruth Martin

Girls Run the World open water swimming coach, Kelly Gentry shares 5 great ways to get the most out of your swimming workout from warm-up to cool down. As busy women, we want to get the most out of our time in the water. How do we do that? Avoid garbage yardage! Swimming a designated time or distance without choosing a focus or varying what you’re doing can often prevent you from gaining the benefits of your time and effort. Break your workout down into achievable segments. Avoid focusing on what is ahead in your training. Swimming takes constant conscious, mindful effort.

Find Your Foot Shape to Combat Injury

Posted on 01/06/202109/08/2022 by Ruth Martin

The feet form the very foundations of the body. As runners and triathletes, we rely on them 100% so taking care of them should be top of the priority list. But everyone is different and the needs of your own pair can actually be determined by the shape of your foot. Researchers working with OnBuy.com in collaboration with podiatry experts, identified some of the most common foot types. The research shows that the shape and structure of your feet, the toes and arch of your foot can indicate what injury issues you might experience. Here is how to combat them!