Trails & Tribulations

Here are some thoughts and musing from Coach Ian and friends on running, training and coaching that we hope can help and inspire.

CoachIan

Nov 30, 2021
3 min

No running shoe need ever be alone

CoachIan

Jun 20, 2021
5 min

100 miles in one day

CoachIan

Jun 20, 2021
3 min

One step at a time

CoachIan

Apr 30, 2021
2 min

I'm a runner, so why do strength work?

James Kirkpatrick

Apr 20, 2021
4 min

6 simple steps to injury prevention

CoachIan

Mar 29, 2021
2 min

Do I really have to do hill sessions?

CoachIan

Mar 5, 2021
3 min

I want to get faster, so why do I need to run slower?

CoachIan

Feb 24, 2021
3 min

Just how long should my long run be?

CoachIan

Feb 21, 2021
2 min

Your running questions answered

CoachIan

Jan 22, 2021
4 min

It's Just Me, Myself and I

CoachIan

Jan 4, 2021
1 min

Supporting Jane Scarth House runners for the Southampton Half/Marathon

CoachIan

Dec 15, 2020
3 min

All about the base: preparing for an uncertain 2021

CoachIan

Dec 7, 2020
1 min

Gift the gift of running this Christmas

CoachIan

Dec 1, 2020
1 min

Trail Fit: A fitness session designed for runners

CoachIan

Nov 11, 2020
2 min

Lockdown Training Tip #3: Practice puts brains in your muscles

CoachIan

Nov 8, 2020
2 min

Lockdown Training Tip #2: First learn to stand, then learn fly

CoachIan

Nov 5, 2020
2 min

Lockdown Training Tip #1: You gotta speed it up, and then you gotta slow it down

CoachIan

Oct 21, 2020
3 min

Feedback is a gift

CoachIan

Oct 5, 2020
2 min

Get a little mud on the tyres: 2020 Clarendon Marathon

CoachIan

Sep 14, 2020
3 min

Training for a running event is kind of like building a house

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