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Any Given Runday Episode 5 - Strength Training Marathon

Any Given Runday Episode 5 - Strength Training Marathon

Episode 5 of the Any Given Runday Podcast and we are catching up with Seán and how he wants to combine gym sessions for strength training along with his running. One of Seán's biggest beliefs with marathon training is that too many runners are getting injured because they do little to no strength training.

5 ways to reduce Muscle Soreness after Training

5 ways to reduce Muscle Soreness after Training

We've all experienced muscle soreness after a session. Known as Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, why do we get it and, more importantly for any of us that have struggled sitting down after a leg day, how do we reduce it's effects?!

Combating Lower Back Pain

Combating Lower Back Pain

When we get lower back pain, the inclination is to rest until you’re 100% healthy. But there are certain exercises you can do to help strengthen your lower back and ease the pain in some cases that you should be performing, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. By not doing anything at all for your lower back, the muscles will remain weak and you will be susceptible to more injury. The stretches and exercises in this blog should be done slowly and pain free.