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The importance of recovery

by OrdinaryRunnerOctober 7, 2020October 7, 2020 2 comments

Stop that, right now Don’t do it. Don’t go for a run. That’s right, you heard me. Take those shoes off, pop on your lounging […]

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The anatomy of a race – 10k

by OrdinaryRunnerSeptember 6, 2020September 7, 2020 3 comments

What is it? The 10k (6.2 miles) is a milestone for any runner. It’s fast become one of the most popular “fun run” distances. In […]

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Running for weight loss

by OrdinaryRunnerAugust 25, 2020August 25, 2020 2 comments

Can running help with weight loss? As always there’s a simple answer, followed by a complex one. The simple answer is – yes. Running can […]

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Getting children into running

by OrdinaryRunnerAugust 13, 2020August 14, 2020 No Comments

Early potential My daughter is an occasionally enthusiastic runner. Her flickers of interest are backed by natural aptitude. With support and direction, she could be […]

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How to survive the Great Garmin Connect Outage of 2020

by OrdinaryRunnerJuly 26, 2020July 26, 2020 2 comments

What’s the problem? On the 24th of July 2020, social media was mobbed with “is anyone else having problems uploading to Garmin Connect?” Days later, […]

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How long should running shoes last?

by OrdinaryRunnerJuly 18, 2020July 18, 2020 No Comments

Impossible questions There are many impossible-to-answer running questions. “Which trainers should I buy?” is among the most common. This is closely followed by “how long […]

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Mind over Matter

by OrdinaryRunnerJuly 5, 2020July 5, 2020 1 comment

Brain Power Running isn’t a physical activity. It’s a mental activity that you do physically. Sure, other parts of your body are involved, but your […]

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A running blog from an Ordinary Runner

by OrdinaryRunnerJune 23, 2020September 26, 2020 No Comments

This running blog is for the Ordinary Runner. We’re never at the front of the race. And we don’t care. That’s not where we belong. […]

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Five Stages of an Injury

by OrdinaryRunnerJune 16, 2020June 19, 2020 8 comments

The Law of Inevitability Look at you. Running freely. Pushing for PBs. Feeling like you could run forever. Make the most of it. Because, while […]

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Running Cadence – the Ordinary Runner’s guide

by OrdinaryRunnerJune 14, 2020June 14, 2020 2 comments

You’ve heard of running cadence, right? It’s one of those things you become aware of once you’ve done a bit of running. One of the […]

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