Teams are smashing the distance on our road to LA, but we need to give a quick reminder. We know that we have pretty huge amount of distance to cover as a team in the coming weeks, and clocking up the KMs means that your body will be working hard for you, maybe more than usual. We want to remind you of the balance of training and the importance for cross-training to avoid injury. Whilst we are all about improving our running abilities and pushing to reach our goals, it is important to support this running training with strength and other movements to avoid over-training injuries. Activities including cycling, swimming, walking can all still be used to add up mileage, whilst not putting the same strain on your body time and time again. Incorporating a stretching routine into your training schedule is also vital to keep you performing at your best. So be sure to check out all our training offerings to help mix up your routine and be able to train for longevity in mind. And if you are ever in doubt of your routine, or if you feel you are over-training - drop us a message and we can provide advice on what the best way to structure your routine should be!
Erica’s top tips and picks
Let’s talk kicks!!! I’m going to start by saying that this is my personal opinion and by no means am I saying that these will work for you, these trainers are watch I find most responsive and stable for my training & running style after years of trialling out shoes!! If you want professional options please go and get a gait analysis by a professional who will tell you the correct shoes for your running style!!Ok now that’s out of the way let’s get into it!! As a running I naturally have a running shoe rotation, which means I always have around three pairs one for each different type of running I do!! It helps as each shoe is constructed different to aid my workouts and delays the breakdown process of the shoe meaning I can have them for longer without have to replace every two monthsSo let’s kick it off with the easy boys, I LOVE my Nike zoom fly 3, I call them the poor mans vaporflys!!! They’re the shoe I use for me long easy runs (Solis60 style) They’re bouncy enough that I have a little spring in my step and comfy that I have no issues what’s over ever with the longer distances!! They make me feel fast even when I’m easy running!!Next up we have my speed interval shoes I am obsessed with my Nike Tempo next%they have the air bubble are the front of the shoe for maximum explosive power and utter response for speed change! The air bubble at the front takes a little getting used to but once you have it they’re amazing. I love them for interval running like the Tempus or the lightening bolt!!Lastly my pride and joy, the Nike Vaporfly next % 2!! These shoes are the light of my life they make running easy!! They are my race shoes I try and use them for nothing else because they’re way to expensive and I don’t want to replacethem!! The carbon plate at the front of the shoe makes you run fast with minimal effort, for how light they are there is so much stability, Nike did amazing with these and I love them!
Sally’s top tips and picks
Puma's Nitro Velocity.
Pros: these are like wearing springs on your feet. Super cushioned, lightweight and bouncy and fit like a glove - especially if your feet are on the small side and other brands tend to feel a bit roomy.
Cons: not massively inspiring or cool design-wise. They could have done a lot more here. Still, they are my current favourite pair. 8/10 from me.
Podcast of the Week
With workloads spinning out of control and workers not always getting the support they need, it’s no wonder “burnout” has become a buzzword. Enter Christina Maslach, PhD, a professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and a pioneer in the field of burnout research. In this episode, she explains just what burnout means — and what it doesn’t. She reveals some hard truths about what “mental health days” can do — and what they can’t. But most importantly, she offers a way forward, laying out six paths to a healthy workplace. Drawing on Dr Maslach’s decades of research, we can all learn to change our work environments for the better.
