Shin Pain
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Friday, 29 June 2012
Focus On: Shin Splints
A lot of novice runners give up quickly thanks to little niggles. Here, I
address those problems and solve them so you can get out there and run!
Or at least you'll have answers for all those lazy buggers who come up
with excuses not to run with you.
Shin Pain
Shin Pain
Friday, 22 June 2012
Focus On: Runner's Knee
A lot of novice runners give up quickly thanks to little niggles. Here, I address those problems and solve them so you can get out there and run! Or at least you'll have answers for all those lazy buggers who come up with excuses not to run with you.
Runner's Knee
Runner's Knee
Thursday, 21 June 2012
Review: Zombies, Run!
Coming to the end of a short, intense run I'm flagging. I'm thinking about slowing down, perhaps even walking for a bit. Then comes Sam's voice in my headphones. There's an unusually fast zombie right behind me, she's gaining on me, I've got to run!
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Review: Karrimor Phone Arm Wallet
Since the weather got a bit warmer I've done away with my jacket and capris with their handy little bum pocket in favour of skimpier lycra. This has left me with a slight deficit in the phone storage department. I've seen loads of people with arm wallets so thought I'd try out a cheapie - the Karrimor wallet is currently just £3 on Amazon - a bargain not to be missed!
The Blurb: The wallet is designed just to fit your mobile phone and is big enough for most models. The clear panel enables you to use the touch-screen without taking the phone out and it has an adjustable strap for a secure fit.It's available in Black with a choice of either yellow or pink trimmings.
The Trial: My phone (HTC WIldfire) fits snugly into the pocket from the top (no fear of it slipping out mid stride!) as does my husband's iPhone, so I think most phones would be OK unless they're a really bizarre shape. If you really needed to you could shove a key and emergency fiver in there too. The material is slightly stretchy which allows it to move with your arm without feeling too loose or too tight. If you've got really big or really small arms the strap could be a bit of a problem but for most it will be fine. It fits both my husband and I easily. There's a little opening at the top for your headphones to poke through and you can stuff any excess wires in there too which is handy. The wallet stayed put throughout the run and most importantly it was comfortable too.
The Verdict: Does exactly what it needs to! The Karrimor Arm Wallet might not be as stylish as some other makes, but it's cheap, unisex and functional. Thumbs up from Running Bunn!
The Blurb: The wallet is designed just to fit your mobile phone and is big enough for most models. The clear panel enables you to use the touch-screen without taking the phone out and it has an adjustable strap for a secure fit.It's available in Black with a choice of either yellow or pink trimmings.
The Trial: My phone (HTC WIldfire) fits snugly into the pocket from the top (no fear of it slipping out mid stride!) as does my husband's iPhone, so I think most phones would be OK unless they're a really bizarre shape. If you really needed to you could shove a key and emergency fiver in there too. The material is slightly stretchy which allows it to move with your arm without feeling too loose or too tight. If you've got really big or really small arms the strap could be a bit of a problem but for most it will be fine. It fits both my husband and I easily. There's a little opening at the top for your headphones to poke through and you can stuff any excess wires in there too which is handy. The wallet stayed put throughout the run and most importantly it was comfortable too.
The Verdict: Does exactly what it needs to! The Karrimor Arm Wallet might not be as stylish as some other makes, but it's cheap, unisex and functional. Thumbs up from Running Bunn!
Friday, 15 June 2012
Early morning training.
"The heights of great men reached and kept,
Were not attained by sudden flight,
But they, while their companions slept,
Were toiling upwards in the night."
-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
I have never been very good at getting up early, however the early morning is (in my opinion) by far the most beautiful time of day. It is also the perfect time of day for exercise, so I have spent the past few weeks conditioning my mind and body into getting up early and fitting some training in before breakfast.
The most important step in getting up earlier is going to sleep earlier. It doesn't have to be a big change - I have brought my bedtime forward by about an hour, so I now go to bed at around eleven o'clock. Losing an hour at the end of the day hasn't affected me greatly at all. The final hour of the day is the least productive - it has just meant reading a few less chapters of a book or watching a shorter film (possibly Predator instead of Scarface).
Were not attained by sudden flight,
But they, while their companions slept,
Were toiling upwards in the night."
-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
I have never been very good at getting up early, however the early morning is (in my opinion) by far the most beautiful time of day. It is also the perfect time of day for exercise, so I have spent the past few weeks conditioning my mind and body into getting up early and fitting some training in before breakfast.
The most important step in getting up earlier is going to sleep earlier. It doesn't have to be a big change - I have brought my bedtime forward by about an hour, so I now go to bed at around eleven o'clock. Losing an hour at the end of the day hasn't affected me greatly at all. The final hour of the day is the least productive - it has just meant reading a few less chapters of a book or watching a shorter film (possibly Predator instead of Scarface).
The extra hour or so gained at the start of the day however has made a huge difference. I now set my alarm for 5:30 and by 5:45(ish) I am out of the house, having donned my training gear and downed a protein shake.
Variety is important. If I had been getting up early and doing the same thing every day I think the monotony would have beaten me. My early morning training is usually one of the following;
- Aerobic endurance (either a steady paced run or intervals).
- Plyometrics followed by sprints (I have to do plyometric training early, when not too many people are about or I get some very strange looks as I jump around my local park).
- Weights session.
- Yoga.
One of the benefits of early morning training is the freeing up of time later in the day (the time after work spent in the gym or running can now be used elsewhere) and I don't know if this is true for other people but early morning training sessions seem to be a lot more effective than sessions later in the day. This has to be purely psychological and I put it down to the fact that training early in the morning makes me feel like Rocky!
Say Hello to Mr Running Bunn
I'd like to introduce you all to my Mr - Matthew Bunn. He's going to be doing some regular posts on here covering general fitness and weight training as well as, well, anything else he fancies writing about!
So, give the gorgeous chap a warm welcome, comment on his posts and enjoy reading.
So, give the gorgeous chap a warm welcome, comment on his posts and enjoy reading.
Thursday, 14 June 2012
10 Of The Best Road Running Shoes
There's a whole world of running shoes out there and finding the best ones for you can be tricky. Here's my top 5 men's and women's running shoes to keep you moving on the these hot summer days.
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The Nike Dart 9 Men's & Ladies running shoes are lightweight and well cushioned with extra stability around the heel - perfect for keeping you going on longer runs.
4
3D cushioning to the heel helps to absorb the impact force of running on hard surfaces in these Adidas Galaxy Elite running shoes. They're great for faster runs and tempo sessions.
3
The Ikonis range from Puma are light enough for use as a gym shoe but have enough mid foot stability, cushioning and a hard-wearing sole to take you out on the road so they're great if you want an all round training shoe.
2
These New Balance 1080 running shoes have extra cushioning which makes them a great long distance shoe.
1
Lightweight, supportive and sexy. These are a real top-notch running shoe packed full of tech to give a really smooth run. Pricey, but fantastic and absolutely deserve the number one spot.
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The Nike Dart 9 Men's & Ladies running shoes are lightweight and well cushioned with extra stability around the heel - perfect for keeping you going on longer runs.
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| Nike Dart 9 Ladies Running Shoes - £27.99 |
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| Nike Dart 9 Men's Running Shoes - £27.99 |
4
3D cushioning to the heel helps to absorb the impact force of running on hard surfaces in these Adidas Galaxy Elite running shoes. They're great for faster runs and tempo sessions.
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| Adidas Galaxy Elite Ladies Running Shoe - £40.00 |
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| Adidas Galaxy Elite 2 Men's Running Shoes - £40.00 |
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The Ikonis range from Puma are light enough for use as a gym shoe but have enough mid foot stability, cushioning and a hard-wearing sole to take you out on the road so they're great if you want an all round training shoe.
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| Puma Ikonis 2 Ladies Running Shoes - £27.99 |
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| Puma Ikonis 2 Men's Running Shoes - £27.99 |
2
These New Balance 1080 running shoes have extra cushioning which makes them a great long distance shoe.
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| New Balance 1080 Ladies Running Shoes - £94.99 |
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| New Balance 1080 Men's Running Shoes - £94.99 |
1
Lightweight, supportive and sexy. These are a real top-notch running shoe packed full of tech to give a really smooth run. Pricey, but fantastic and absolutely deserve the number one spot.
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| Asics Gel Kinsei 4 Ladies Running Shoes - £159.99 |
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| Asiscs Gel Kinsei Men's Running Shoes - £159.99 |
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