The December issue of Running Fitness is out now and features an article by Tim Stevenson, Director of Kinetic Three Sixty. Martin Yelling is a regular contributor to Running Fitness and also produces the popular podcast ‘Marathon Talk’. Recruiting a number of ‘experts’ Martin has developed an article on how runners can maximise their winter training and asked Tim to give some advice on strength and conditioning...

Recovery from training sessions and competition is critical if we want to get the gains we seek and to enable us to perform at the required intensity in subsequent sessions.  “After training, practice, or competition, the body is left dehydrated, drained of fuel, and broken down.  The body is in a stressed state, and the proper blend of nutrients can jumpstart the body’s recovery process to help you come back stronger and...

This film taken during the filming of BP’s latest TV commercial gives a great insight to Richard Whitehead. Since the IPC’s decision not to let Richard compete in the marathon at London 2012 this talented athlete has switched his attention to the sprint events. After being selected to represent Great Britain at the IPC World Athletics Championships in New Zealand in January 2011, Richard destroyed the competition to win the T42...

Why is Usain Bolt the fastest man on the planet? This article explains the principles of speed development and why Bolt as an individual has the foundations to run faster than anyone else. For those wanting to get faster, it’s 100% possible, everyone can get faster, you just need the right...

Muscle soreness following high intensity training sessions can be a frustration when trying to get meaningful gains. Whilst some of the points made in this article may be unrealistic for some people it gives some useful strategies you could implement when DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) kicks in. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: A...