Stick to the Plan
You’ve done the miles, built the fitness, practised your fuelling, even carb-loaded like a pro. You’ve thought about it, tested it, and mentally rehearsed what race day is going to look like.
Now comes the important bit: don’t go off-piste. You’ve made a plan — stick to it. Race day isn’t the time for last-minute experiments,...
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Master Your Carb-Load: Plan, Don’t Panic
Carb-loading is one of those topics that gets athletes flustered. Some treat it like a competitive eating contest, some skip it altogether, and plenty end up with a bloated stomach and a bad night’s sleep before the race.
But here’s the thing: carb-loading shouldn’t be a last-minute panic. Done properly, ...
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Train Your Gut, Avoid GI Nightmares
If you’ve ever been halfway through a long run, ride or race and suddenly felt that “uh oh” in your stomach… you’ll know how quickly a great day can go south. Gut issues are one of the biggest reasons people have to slow down, stop, or even pull out altogether. But here’s the good news: just like your legs, lu...
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If anyone hasn’t heard of the Lyke Wake, it is a linear 40 mile crossing from Osmotherley to Ravenscar that includes all terrains including trail, a little bit of road, moors and hills.
This is an old school classic North Yorkshire Moors event which has been refreshed and adopted by Darlington based Quakers Running Club
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Over the past few months as all our races have been cancelled it has highlighted what motivates us to run. All over social media runners have been saying that their mojo to get out and train has gone as their main goals for the year have been taken from them.
It is good to recognise that however motivated you are to run there will be times when ...
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