Coming to running: on the heart-rate – getting into zones
Timing you run is not enough for improving fitness. Paul Myerscough says consider focusing more on heart rate.
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The Running Age – Coming to Running at 40, 50, 60, 70!
Paul Myerscough’s reflections on starting event running at an older age leads to some advise about how to best proceed without injury.
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Coming to running: The Northumberland Coast Ultra 2022
Paul Myerscough says running along the Northumberland coast provides a spectacular marathon or ultra. One of the best non-mountain runs in the UK.
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Coming to running: ‘That’s Lyth’ – Going the distance!
Running – long and slow is the way to go. And for an event without pressure Paul Myerscough advises a challenge from the Long Distance Walking Club! That’s Lythe is around 40km.
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Coming to Running: Building the Base
Learn from Paul Myerscough about running injury free and for fun starting with a sound foundation.
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Coming to Running: Training – The Knowledge
It is easy to start running without too much thought. Paul Myerscough advocates using a book to guide the novice through all the considerations for a safe, injury free, and happy running practice.
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Coming to running: the Lakeland 50, post-event reflections
The Lakeland 100 and 50 make iconic UK running held every July. Here are some post race reflections by a senior first timer Paul Myerscough.
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Coming to running: The Lakeland 50
The Lakeland 100 is one of the most challenging running events in the UK. Paul Myerscough describes the Lakeland 50 which starts at the half-way point. 50 miles / 80 km
and 3000m of ascent.
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Getting ready to run – Assessment part 2/2
Paul Myerscough says it is important to assess your own needs as a runner. Those over 40 are called ‘veterans’ and their needs are different from Olympic athletes, yet most fitness advice is based on experience with the young and elite.
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Getting ready to run – an Assessment part 1/2
Runners over 40 are called veterans. Paul Myerscough says that veterans’ needs differ from the elite athletes that inform the fitness industry. An assessment of before training can reduce the risk of
injury!
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