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Time to Taper ... The Frustrated Runners Guide
Helen Phillips
  • Oct 16, 2017
  • 4 min

Time to Taper ... The Frustrated Runners Guide

I'm running Dublin Marathon in a few weeks and, whilst some of the big autumn marathons are behind us, there are still plenty of...
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Dream it, Believe it, and don’t stop until you Achieve it!
Helen Phillips
  • Oct 11, 2017
  • 4 min

Dream it, Believe it, and don’t stop until you Achieve it!

Marathon training is top of mind after the VLM 2018 ballot results were announced last week. I met up with Simon Martin, one of the...
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How to avoid marathon training burnout ... Reasons why you don't need to run 26.2 miles in train
Helen Phillips
  • Oct 11, 2017
  • 5 min

How to avoid marathon training burnout ... Reasons why you don't need to run 26.2 miles in train

So you're training for a marathon. Yippee! Whoop Whoop Whoop! Now you're all signed up and you're following your plan. But let's be...
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Marathon Nutrition Must-Do's
Helen Phillips
  • Oct 10, 2017
  • 4 min

Marathon Nutrition Must-Do's

Training for a marathon is tough. Your running training plan is designed build body strength, running speed and endurance over the...
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How to go from a chain smoking, heavy drinking “WTF I hate running” couchie to a sub 1:50 half runne
Helen Phillips
  • Oct 4, 2017
  • 2 min

How to go from a chain smoking, heavy drinking “WTF I hate running” couchie to a sub 1:50 half runne

Marathon training is top of mind this week with the VLM 2018 ballot results being announced. I met up with Simon Martin, one of the...
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The Get-Ahead Guide to Marathon Training
Helen Phillips
  • Oct 2, 2017
  • 4 min

The Get-Ahead Guide to Marathon Training

We're in the middle of summer and spring marathons seem years away! But if you're planning to run your first marathon, London,...
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5 Reasons to Run ... Apart from for Weight-loss
Helen Phillips
  • Sep 26, 2017
  • 3 min

5 Reasons to Run ... Apart from for Weight-loss

Lots of people start out running with a desire to lose weight. Running is just about the best cardio exercise you can do to shift those...
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I Can Do This!  6 Tricks for More Confident Running
Helen Phillips
  • Sep 19, 2017
  • 3 min

I Can Do This! 6 Tricks for More Confident Running

If you've just started out running or about to start, getting out of the front door can feel daunting. Our head plays mind games. ...
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Taper Traumas - The Diary of an Apprehensive Marathoner
Helen Phillips
  • Sep 16, 2017
  • 5 min

Taper Traumas - The Diary of an Apprehensive Marathoner

So far I've ran 8 marathons with 9 and 10 coming in quick succession in the next few weeks. It doesn't matter how many races you've ran...
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Rapid Results from Proper Run Recovery
Helen Phillips
  • Sep 12, 2017
  • 3 min

Rapid Results from Proper Run Recovery

I read lots of posts on runners forums and in Facebook groups from people asking about what to eat before and after training. Protein...
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7 Strategies for New Runners Success
Helen Phillips
  • Aug 29, 2017
  • 4 min

7 Strategies for New Runners Success

It was back in September 2012 when I finally got my act together and changed my life for good. After loading up the pounds and becoming...
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5 Reasons Iron is Important for Runners
Helen Phillips
  • Aug 21, 2017
  • 3 min

5 Reasons Iron is Important for Runners

I’m often asked by my runner clients whether they should take a vitamin and mineral supplement. I don’t, as I prefer to get my nutrition...
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How to align your Diet with your Training ... Simple solutions to avoid those "Monday Munchies&
Helen Phillips
  • Aug 15, 2017
  • 3 min

How to align your Diet with your Training ... Simple solutions to avoid those "Monday Munchies&

If you’re using a plan to train for your next 10k, half or marathon, or whether you’re just exercising for fun, some days you’re hard at...
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Quick Guide to Sports Drinks ... Do they Really Help Performance?
Helen Phillips
  • Aug 8, 2017
  • 2 min

Quick Guide to Sports Drinks ... Do they Really Help Performance?

What should I drink? Take a walk down supermarket aisles or on the shelves of your local sports store and they’re laden down with a vast...
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Water, Water Everywhere ... so Why don't I drink?
Helen Phillips
  • Aug 2, 2017
  • 4 min

Water, Water Everywhere ... so Why don't I drink?

We all know that drinking water is important to our health and wellbeing, so why don't we satiate our thirst? If we're hungry, we have no...
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Espresso Guide to Caffeine for Running
Helen Phillips
  • Jul 31, 2017
  • 2 min

Espresso Guide to Caffeine for Running

A double espresso before a race just might do the trick. Good news for the Starbucks generation! Many studies have showing a link...
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The Ultimate Guide to On the Run Fuelling
Helen Phillips
  • Jul 20, 2017
  • 3 min

The Ultimate Guide to On the Run Fuelling

Using Energy Gels to Power Your Runs Love 'em to loathe 'em Energy Gels are a proven and convenient product to fuel your long runs. Here...
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Why Can't I Lose Weight Running?  20 Tops Tips for Improved Body Composition.
Helen Phillips
  • Jul 20, 2017
  • 2 min

Why Can't I Lose Weight Running? 20 Tops Tips for Improved Body Composition.

Lots of people start out their running journey with the desire to lose weight. However, it’s surprisingly difficult to lose weight just...
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Help! I've Put on Weight Marathon Training
Helen Phillips
  • Jul 12, 2017
  • 4 min

Help! I've Put on Weight Marathon Training

Putting on weight whilst training for a marathon is not as uncommon as you think! Marathon training puts a lot of stress and strain on...
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Let's Try Low Carb
Helen Phillips
  • Jul 11, 2017
  • 2 min

Let's Try Low Carb

I've been looking into energy pathways and nutrition to support marathon training. I'm a "carbs girl" and always make sure that I've...
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