Quick Feet

May 18, 2015

Faster runners have quicker feet than slower ones. Not just that they move fast, each stride takes less time. Back of the pack runners take shorter strides, fewer per... READ MORE

Pursuit of the path

May 17, 2015

The standard model says put your head down and work hard - good things will happen. The smart model says first work out what you want to do, then plan the path for how... READ MORE

Make mistakes make sense

May 16, 2015

We all make mistakes. Two wrong choices: bury them, or blame someone else. One right choice: deal with the mistake and squeeze it for learning. Accept it - so you can get on with more important thing... READ MORE

Recovery and adaptation

May 14, 2015

Most athletes work out that whilst training puts their body under stress, it’s the recovery period that makes them stronger. Whether the session is on the track or the bike, in the... READ MORE

Do the washing up

May 7, 2015

After the party, when the fun stops and everyone’s gone home, you’re left with the washing up. Nobody likes it but whether you do it in the evening, the next day, or... READ MORE