180 steps per minute

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Thames Meander marathon map

Here's a map with the routes for the Thames Meander marathon and half marathon, with the aid stations and other points of interest marked on it

Posted on February 19, 2017

Runkeeper, Strava and running apps

There's no doubt running apps make the whole business more interesting and helped me get into running. There's a lot of them out there, but I use Runkeeper and Strava - here's why

Posted on February 4, 2017

Learning to stretch

A few years ago, my dentist told me I should start flossing. I gave it a brief go, but found it a hassle. But what has this got to do with stretching?

Posted on February 1, 2017

180 steps at a time

When I started running, I wanted to get some exercise and cling on to the last vestiges of youthful vigour. After a few months of running I came across the idea that 180 steps per minute is the optimal running rhythm

Posted on January 28, 2017

Why I started running

In January 2015, with little thought or planning, I went for a lunchtime run. This turned out to be the point I started regular running

Posted on January 18, 2017