Tips to help improve your downhill running technique.

The aim of this blog is to provide you with some simple tips to help improve your downhill running technique.

DYNABLAST 3 Review

Having owned all three versions, I am happy to admit that I am somewhat of a DYNABLAST aficionado. This shoe is a staple in my weekly shoe rotation, typically being used as a lightweight but comfortable training shoe for “everyday miles.”

Why and how to (re)introduce early morning exercise into your weekly routine

The aim of this short blog is to share a few: (1) reasons for why you should consider training first thing in the morning, and (2) top tips for how to get yourself out of bed.

Race Review: ARC 50

I recently took part in the ARC 50 ultra marathon, run by MudCrew Events. As my first “proper ultra” (without a DNF), I thought that I would use this blog to reflect on my race experience.

Winter Run LS Hoodie Review

Part of being an ASICS FrontRunner means that I get sent kit at different points of the year (wahoo!). These kit drops tend to be seasonal, with the latest instalment being geared towards winter. In my opinion, the standout piece of kit in this instalment has been the ASICS Winter Run LS Hoodie. The aim of this review is to make you as excited/mad about this piece of kit as I am in the header image!

Ironman Italy 2023

I recently completed my first ever Ironman event in Italy. This involves a 3.9 km swim, 180.3 km bike, and 42.2 km run. This is a mini review of how events unfolded!

METASPEED : Time : Trials

This blog aims to give an overview of my race day experience.

LITE-SHOW VEST: The perfect extra layer for those wet and windy winter miles

Having tried and tested the ASICS LITE-SHOW VEST in some miserable weather, I have been converted to the benefits of this extra layer. The purpose of this article is to highlight some of the best features of this product and convince you that this gilet is an essential winter piece of kit.

Preparing for a Half Ironman: Update #2

As a second update in this blog series, I will reflect on how my training has gone (including two races!) as I build towards the Weymouth Half Ironman (70.3). This will include a lesson learnt, a top tip, and a favourite session from my recent training. I will also provide a short review of the ASICS NOOSA TRI 13.

PREPARING FOR A HALF IRONMAN: UPDATE #1

I have never entered a triathlon before. Despite this fact, I have entered the Weymouth Half Ironman (70.3). In preparation for this event, I will keep a regular ASICS FrontRunner blog to track my progress.

Taking on the VOTWO Coast Ultra Xtreme

The purpose of this blog is to provide a day-by-day account of the Coast Ultra Xtreme – a multi-stage ultra-marathon (80 miles) along the South-West Coast Path, between Trevose Head Lighthouse and Land’s End. I hope to be able to convince you, the reader, to consider adding this event (or something similar) to your 2021 race list!

TATHEREDGE 2: How Does it Stack Up?

As sequels come, the Tartheredge 2 is spot on. It is a fast and responsive trainer, perfect for getting after those big sessions and races.

HOW TO MEASURE SESSION RATING OF PERCEIVED EXERTION

Session rating of perceived exertion (sRPE) is a simple and time efficient way to monitor your internal training load. In this blog, I introduce the concept of sRPE and encourage you to start using it on a daily basis.