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My 2019 Running Goals

My 2019 Running Goals - Grounded Runner
Jan 2, 2019Nov 18, 2020 ~ Grounded Runner ~ Leave a comment

My focus for 2019 is consistent, progressive, endurance-based and injury-free running.

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6 Elements to Improve Endurance Running

Endure by Alex Hutchinson - Grounded Runner
Dec 19, 2018Dec 18, 2018 ~ Grounded Runner ~ Leave a comment

The best tips about athletic performance I learnt from reading Alex Hutchinson's 2018 book 'Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance'.

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Extending Time on the Saddle

Cycling Longer
Sep 26, 2018Sep 26, 2018 ~ Grounded Runner ~ 1 Comment

A summary of the second 4-day block of my turbo training,

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The Measures of Cycling Success

Cycling Stats
Sep 19, 2018Sep 19, 2018 ~ Grounded Runner ~ 1 Comment

My confusion at comparing cycling metrics with running statistics leads me to one conclusion.

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Start of a New (Cycling) Journey

My New Bike
Sep 18, 2018Sep 27, 2018 ~ Grounded Runner ~ 5 Comments

The start of my cross-training for my next marathon with the help of my new turbo trainer.

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Week of Building Endurance

Building My Endurance, Injury-Free
Jul 23, 2018Jul 23, 2018 ~ Grounded Runner ~ 1 Comment

The stats and stories from my sixth week of training for the Clacton Half Marathon 2018. I successfully focused on increasing my mileage.

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Building Mileage (Week 3)

Apr 23, 2018Apr 23, 2018 ~ Grounded Runner ~ 1 Comment

Two more important running lessons I learnt in preparation for my local 10 mile race.

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Reducing Training Stress (Week 2)

Apr 16, 2018Apr 23, 2018 ~ Grounded Runner ~ Leave a comment

I learnt another two valuable lessons in my second week of my 10-mile training plan.

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Two Reflections on Transitioning to Endurance Training (Week 1)

Apr 9, 2018Apr 9, 2018 ~ Grounded Runner ~ 1 Comment

I learnt two valuable lessons in my first week of my 10-mile training plan.

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Reasons to Run a Mile Fast

3 Reasons to Run One Mile Fast
Jan 6, 2018Jan 6, 2018 ~ Grounded Runner ~ 1 Comment

Read my research behind running shorter distances to improve performances at longer races.

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How to Gain an Ultra Mindset

The Ultra Mindset by Travis Macy
Dec 30, 2017Dec 30, 2017 ~ Grounded Runner ~ 1 Comment

Read my review of ultrarunning legend Travis Macy's audiobook 'The Ultra Mindset'.

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Pain and Joy After my Third Chelmsford Marathon

Oct 21, 2017Oct 5, 2018 ~ Grounded Runner ~ 2 Comments

Learn how I executed my race strategy and my unexpected joy at my third Chelmsford Marathon.

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How Lunges Improve Your Running

Oct 9, 2017Oct 11, 2017 ~ Grounded Runner ~ 1 Comment

Discover what muscles lunges target, how to perform them correctly and my personal records.

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Audiobook Review: ‘Running with the Kenyans’

Jul 15, 2017Nov 27, 2017 ~ Grounded Runner ~ 1 Comment

Read the many teachings from Kenyan running culture in Adharanand Finn's audiobook 'Running with the Kenyans'.

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David. Born 1990. Always been a runner. Not always been vegan, barefoot or a coach. Take a systematic approach to training and racing. Eager to learn from others and share my experiences.

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