FindaRace.com Review

I was recently asked to review FindaRace.com on behalf of Running Stories, a specialist website for all levels of runners.

The clue is in the title for what you would use the Find a Race website for. For a full review of its functionality, usability and content, take a look here.

Do you ever run like Superman – minus the cape?

I have recently been making excuses for not putting on my trainers and going for a run.  Whether it be my run kit is in the wash, or I suddenly become an expert weatherman and sense rain in the air, or is that a niggle in my left knee…yep it definitely is a niggle…only to postpone the run and the niggle miraculously disappears, or I really need to iron…I’ve got loads of ironing to do and it needs to urgently.  So you get the idea.

A pre workout breakfast – Homemade Muesli

Other than good old bran flakes muesli is my favourite cereal.  I could eat it by the bucket full…but in my bid to eat clean I have steered away from the shop bought muesli as it contains all sorts of salts, sugars and preservatives.

I wanted something that would see me through my early swims, the Saturday triathlon club bike rides and the mid morning events that I’ve entered.

I found a really simple DIY healthy muesli recipe that I’ve adapted and tweaked to suit my taste buds.  Its packed full of goodness and keeps you going without the sugar crashes.

Pilates. Is it not just for girls?

My gym routine and training for triathlons was giving me a few aches, pains and my posture while swimming, cycling and running was not quite right.  The guys at Absolute Health were saying “Do Pilates”, my swim coach was saying “Do Pilates” and I thought I may as well give it a go.

Fitness workout plan for a new starter triathlete

Firstly I want to wish everyone a very happy New Year, and for those who have made resolutions I wish you well with completing them.  This is the first year in a long time I haven’t made any resolutions.  I find it hard to stick to them and if I am honest any resolutions I made I was already doing the previous year before.  One of the main recurring resolutions I had was to get myself fitter than I have ever been.

I was never a particular sporty kid.  I was absolutely always close to last at being picked for team games at school.  My parents are not sporty people and my mates, when growing up, we not sporty.

Only in the last few years have I decided to get myself fitter.  I wasn’t over weight, I wasn’t particularly unhealthy but I wanted to get fitter…and combat the emerging middle aged spread.  My main issue was that I didn’t know where or how to start.  I needed a bit of encouragement.

Tried and tested; protein powders for triathlon training

I been training of sorts for a few years now but recently I have taken a grasp of my training and tried to structure it in a meaningful way.

I completed a 10km outdoor swim in September 2011 and I got chatting to a few guys down the lake I trained in and they recommended protein recovery drinks to help me recover and rebuild muscles.

I use protein shakes as part of my post workout recovery.  I am conscious that there are lots of products on the market and I’m not talking steroids or anything like that.  Just off the shelf sports recovery powder drinks.  I definitely don’t want to become one of those dudes who can’t put their arms down because their muscles on their muscles make them look they are carrying a roll of carpet under each arm…they probably could though.  That is not me and not my aim…and apparently it makes things shrink.

Below are the ones I have tried.  I have given them ratings out of 5.

Proof a structured workout plan improves run times

I have published a couple of workouts but wanted to back them up with a bit of credibility and show that a structured plan improves run times…or at least has with me.

I had just completed the Blenheim Palace Sprint Triathlon, my first ever triathlon event. I really enjoyed it but I struggled towards the end.  I really struggled.  My run became my nemesis.

How I chiselled 2 minutes off my 5km PB

To help build up my running I do a routine that leaves my legs exhausted by the end. It is a short routine and doesn’t take too much brain power other than remembering how many sets you have done.

My kettle bell workout routine

I am in full swing for training for my triathlon events and am using the winter months to work on my core and build up strength.

I thought I would share one of my routines with you. I like this one because you can do it at home and you only need a kettle bell.