Ten Weeks on the Injury Bench – From Beach Steps to Moon Boot Ten weeks ago, Joe dragged me off the last steps to the beach, it was all enthusiasm to get into the sea from a set of steps we’ve done so many times! It was an awkward twist, resulting in a very bad sprain, and just like that … Read More
When the Shoes You Trust Start Failing You (And You Don’t Even Notice)
I’ve always rolled my eyes at the phrase “everything is content” – but maybe this one is. I’m not one for the selfie sprints or a bounce cam reel. There’s a whole generation of runners now in slick vests, perfect lighting, and product tagged videos – and fair play to them. Me? I run in kit that’s probably past its … Read More
Listen to Your Legs: When Running Pain Isn’t Just Part of the Warm-Up
You know the drill – something aches, you assume it’ll loosen up once you’re moving, and you push through. Most of the time? Fine. But sometimes, that pain has other plans. That’s where I found myself last week. A run on Wednesday ended with my shins barking. Saturday’s parkrun? Same again. That familiar niggle hadn’t just tagged along for the … Read More