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Running is one of the easiest ways to improve your fitness. There is no need for any equipment (except a well fitted pair of trainers), you can do it on your own without having to rely on anybody else, and you can nearly always be assured of getting better at it over time.
Runners tend to be divided into two camps: those who run purely for the fitness and fatloss benefits, and runners who also enjoy these benefits but who also train to take part in organised races.
Whichever group you fall into, there is probably a easier and faster way of achieving your goals. Different types of training run (interval training, fartlek, threshold for example) can all help improve your running economy, which in turn increases your comfortable running speed. Faster running = quicker race times, as well as accelerated fat loss and gains in fitness.
Your technique is also an important aspect of your running that should not be overlooked. Most runners have imbalances with their running style; some they may be aware of and some that may be more subtle. By becoming aware of your running style and taking steps to concentrate on improving it you can become a stronger, faster runner with lower chances of picking up injuries.
George Anderson is the fitness consultant to the Reading Half Marathon, the country's second largest half marathon. He specialises in helping runners improve their technique and shows them how to integrate a variety of training methods into their program to achieve best results.
You can learn more about George's running workshops and coaching programs for the Reading Half Marathon over at www.readinghalfmarathontraining.co.uk.
Watch this 10 minute video on 5 running technique focus points you can start concentrating on immediately with your running.
To find out more about improving your running with George's guidance, call the office on 01844 660 009