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How to foam roll properly: Foam rolling benefits for runners

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Home workouts for runners: Exercises you can do in your living room 

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Review: Garmin Forerunner 235 running watch

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What is a tempo run? 5 tempo workouts to increase your endurance and speed

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Strength training: A complete guide for runners

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5 recovery tips after a long run

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Top 5 secrets to running faster for longer

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How to become a better runner without running 
April 6, 2020March 15, 2020Running tips, Strength training

The best way to become a better runner is, well, to run. However, without running there are ways to improve your strength and performance through other means such as strength...

How to foam roll properly: Foam rolling benefits for runners
March 30, 2020March 15, 2020Recovery, Warm up and cool down

There are so many benefits to foam rolling, especially for runners who regularly experience tight or sore muscles after a long run. But how do you foam roll properly? Many...

6 of the best virtual running events in 2020
March 27, 2020March 27, 2020Running, Running for Beginners, Running motivation

Thanks to the rise in virtual running events, it’s now possible to take part in some of the world’s biggest running challenges online. In this blog I’d like to highlight...

Home workouts for runners: Exercises you can do in your living room 
March 26, 2020March 27, 2020Fitness, Injury prevention, Strength training

No access to the gym? If you’re stuck at home but would like to keep up with your strength training routine, the good news is there are many exercises you...

The best treadmill workouts for runners
March 23, 2020March 23, 2020Running on a treadmill, Speedwork

The treadmill doesn’t have to be boring. There are a tonne of treadmill workouts for runners that you can include in your training plan.  Gone are the days of long,...

5 essential hip flexor stretches for runners
March 16, 2020March 12, 2020Injury prevention, Strength training, Warm up and cool down

Hip flexor stretches for runners are important to keep you running strong. Your hip flexors can often become tight, so it’s important you include a stretching routine as part of...

5 best home gym equipment essentials for runners
March 15, 2020March 16, 2020Injury prevention, Running gear, Strength training

If you struggle to go to the gym, then the easiest way to strength train is from the comfort of your own home. The pieces of kit in this blog...

Review: Garmin Forerunner 235 running watch
March 9, 2020February 16, 2020Equipment, Running gear

I was recently asked to pick my top three pieces of running gear that I regularly use on my runs. It’s safe to say that my Garmin Forerunner 235 running...

4 simple tips to improve running form
March 2, 2020February 9, 2020Running form

Looking for simple ways to improve your running form? Your running form is incredibly important, but unfortunately it is often overlooked by many runners when they start their running journey....

7 resistance band exercises for runners
February 24, 2020February 9, 2020Strength training

Resistance band exercises for runners are a great way to keep strength training when you no longer have access to a gym, or just don’t want to go there for...

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This photo seems sooooo long ago even though it wa This photo seems sooooo long ago even though it was taken less than a month ago. It was taken with my dear friend Julia at the Cambridge Half Marathon. It was Julia’s first ever half marathon, and she did so well! Took it all in her stride. I saw a meme today that said March 2020 will be described as an “era”, not a month - how true! If we had been told back in February how much our lives would change, I don’t think we would have believed it! I think what’s clear is that the world will be a much different place after all this calms down. For the better? We will see. All I know is that exercise is my saviour right now. I’m so so glad we’re still allowed to go outdoors to exercise 🙌🏻🙏🏻 #running #runningcommunity #runnersofinstagram
Lovely steady 5k by the river tonight. It was grea Lovely steady 5k by the river tonight. It was great to get out in the fresh air following a day hidden away in my kitchen for work. I sprinted the last half mile and boy was it hard! I need to get back into tempo running and speedwork 😅 but think I’m enjoying the slow steady runs too much #running #runningcoach #runningcommunity #runnergirl
With the gyms closed now, it can be hard to get yo With the gyms closed now, it can be hard to get your weekly workout in. The good news is that there is plenty of affordable gym equipment that you can use at home in the form of dumbbells, medicine balls, kettlebells and even resistance bands. Before the lockdown I bought myself a few pieces of essential gym equipment that I can use at home. I’ve also written a blog about my top 5 pieces of essential home gym equipment. All these are affordable and don’t cost the Earth, just make sure you’re abiding by self isolation rules when buying them! I bought mine from Amazon. Head on over to my blog at www.runwithcaroline.com (link in bio) to find out more #runstrong #running #strengthtraining #runningcommunity
Who’s still getting out there for a run? I’m u Who’s still getting out there for a run? I’m using my one outdoors excursion to get the miles in whilst I can in the glorious sunshine ☀️🙌🏻 #running #lockdown #runner #runningcommunity
Scenes on today’s isolation run. These runs are Scenes on today’s isolation run. These runs are what I look forward to every day right now 🙌🏻 just reminds me how fortunate I am to be able to go for a run. Thanks to all the NHS staff and key workers for their continued efforts. Having seen some of the scenes in the UK at beauty spots and beaches, it’s crazy to think people are still gathering in large groups during these times. People just aren’t taking these measures seriously! Boris will be making a speech to the nation tonight so I wonder if his measures will be tightened up. If exercising outdoors is banned from tomorrow it will be a huge blow but for the sake of lives I’m willing to give it up. I have a back garden at least to get some fresh air. I think a lot of runners are confused right now about the whole situation. When I go running I always make the effort to go where I know there won’t be any other people but is this enough?? #staystrong #stayhealthy #stayhome #isolationrun #isolationrunning
So much has changed since this photo was taken jus So much has changed since this photo was taken just under two weeks ago. It’s crazy how fast things are moving right now. I don’t think I’ve ever known a time like it! Many people are feeling overwhelmed and anxious as they adjust to this new way of life. Me included! I’m having to adjust my routine and it makes you realise how you take things for granted. Dare I say it, I miss my morning commute! I’ve realised that having that separation between my work and personal life is hugely important to me. These are very strange times and my focus is to try and plough on as I know everyone is in the same boat. But don’t underestimate the importance of focusing on YOU and your mental health and wellbeing. Of course we should be looking out for one another - checking in on vulnerable relatives, friends and neighbours - but don’t forget to give yourself some slack. You’re nothing without your health - both mental and physical. Stay strong 😘 #running #runner #runstrong #staystrong #stayhealthy
The best thing about working from home? I get to g The best thing about working from home? I get to go for a run before I start my working day 🙌🏻 When working from the office, I don’t tend to go for a run in the morning as I can’t quite make myself to get up early enough 😂 Now I have no excuse! It’s so important to keep some semblance of normality right now. It’s going to take me some time to get used to working from home. All those little things you take for granted at work - chats over coffee, team meetings, even walking around the office to meetings - now feel so precious! I’m glad I have my husband at home to chat to. I feel for people who are at home on their own right now. Stay strong people! Trying my best to stay away from the media and news as I think I’d go mad if I listened to everything their banging on about right now. Everything feels so surreal right now! How long is it all going to last?? Who knows 🤷🏻‍♀️ #corona #runnersofinstagram #runningcommunity #staystrong
That moment when they play “Sweet Caroline” by That moment when they play “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond as you cross the finish line of the Cambridge Half Marathon 😆 🎶 #memoriesforlife #cambridgehalfmarathon #cambridgehalf #runnersofinsta #instarunner
Woooo Cambridge Half Marathon ✅ It was such a be Woooo Cambridge Half Marathon ✅ It was such a beautiful day for it! The weather conditions were great and it was soooo good not have stormy weather on a Sunday. Really happy with my time - 1:47:22- especially considering I had a few knee issues 🙄 from mile 11 onwards. I think my IT band started playing up. It did not like mile 11 🤣 Apart from that, I felt I had a good pace leading up to mile 11. And the most surreal thing was when they played “Sweet Caroline” as I crossed the finish line. Couldn’t have timed it any better! 😆 Well done to all the runners today. You smashed it! 🙌🏻 #cambridgehalfmarathon #cambridgehalf #runnersofinsta #runnersofinstagram
These two photos were taken two years apart. The f These two photos were taken two years apart. The first in Sydney, Australia in December 2017 and the second in Cape Town, South Africa in February 2019. You may not notice a huge difference physically but for me these two photos represent two very different stages in my life and approach to my health and fitness. When I look back at the photo of myself from 2017, I’m not ashamed of my body. In fact I celebrate it as it has got to where I am today. But I do think back to that time and it’s sad to think how negative my opinion was of myself. It’s safe to say my self esteem took a pretty big hit after that holiday. Sydney is a beacon of health and fitness and for a lot of the holiday I was surrounded by toned abs, golden tans and to die for bodies. I arrived back in the UK determined to make a change in my life. I knew I wanted to lose weight and feel better in myself but I really didn’t know how. All I knew was running. Since that holiday I have made some changes in how I approach my health and fitness. The biggest difference being that I no longer rely solely on running and cardio to reach my fitness goals. I’m officially a weight training convert! Strength training is now a huge part of my routine and I no longer dread going to the gym. You may not know but I trained and qualified as a personal trainer in 2019. I wanted to educate myself more about the human body and how to use it effectively when it comes to fitness and movement, and I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions I made. 2019 also saw me start weightlifting for the first time too. And oh my have I fallen in love! I still consider myself a newbie when it comes to lifting (especially any type of Olympic lifting or CrossFit moves), but i love learning about the different movements and how far you can actually push your body. I guess what I’m trying to say is don’t be afraid of the journey. Your approach, preferences, likes/dislikes will change over time. Embrace it and don’t be ashamed of where you started. Celebrate your body for what it is and what it can do for you and just enjoy it! #fitnessjourney #transformation
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