Mileposts and Musings

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Are Resolutions Unhealthy, and Destined for Failure?

For runners in particular, the typical recipe for resolutions often leads to failure and can even be dangerous. What can we do instead?

How to Support Runners on Social Media

Faster does not mean better when it comes to a training run – lets not encourage unhealthy training with our social media comments!

What Nobody Will Tell You About "Easy" Ultras (or Marathons)

Will courses designed to be 'flat and fast' or net-downhill really result in an 'easy ultra' or marathon?

The Case for the Smaller Race

If you are feeling 'stuck in a rut' with your racing, and looking to PR, it may be time to look beyond big-city marathons!

Easy Running is Vital Training – Not Just Recovery

Easy runs are not recovery runs. They are VITAL to your training in so many more important ways than just recovering from harder runs.

The Power of Showing Up – Defeating an 'All-Or-Nothing' Mentality

Escaping this common mental trap might just transform your running!

The Beauty of a DNF

I believe that a DNF can be a positive decision and not just when health or injury are at stake.