Keep on Running
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“Keep on running, with Stoke F.I.T.
You’ll see us running in red & white
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Cycle F.I.T. comes to Stoke
2015 will see the introduction of 2 new and exciting additions to our Stoke F.I.T. portfolio of running and circuit training. Read More…
We are the #1 running club of the year!
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Adam Heath
In 2013 I started slimming world and was close to getting to my target of 3 stone. I started to enjoy running but on my own it was hard to motivate myself and became very boring. I drove past a running group every time I went to slimming world. I was nervous but decided to give it a go and turned up. Everyone was so welcoming and I loved the fact that nobody gets left behind. I’ve reached my weight loss target and running is a part of my life. Stokefit has played a massive part in getting me where I am today. I would recommend anyone who wants to become more active to put that nervousness aside and come along. There are people of all abilities running every week. I guarantie you will be hooked after the first week! Thankyou stoke fit
Matt Gilson
“Don’t forget where you have come from” are the words of mentor, coach and new found friend Frank Murphy as I celebrate completing my first half marathon (Potters Arf 2014) so what’s the story here then you may ask it’s a running club testimonial so I’ll tell you…….. Read More…
Protein
Protein is the building block of life. It helps to build muscle and tendons, repair the muscles in need of it and regulate hormones. Meats, white fish, shellfish, eggs, beans and nuts are common examples of foods that contain significant amounts of protein.
It is probably a safe bet, to say Read More…
Gaze out from the mirror, don’t stare into it.
If you do your research, read 100 books, search 1000 websites, speak to 1,000,000 runners, the theme will be common:that running is a lonely sport, that its the most popular solo sports event since the dawn of time.
What a load of tripe. It is the biggest team event in the world. Where else do you see 55,000 people tie their laces and all run in the same direction with the same goal? Read More…
Who trains the trainers?
On Tuesday, I was invited along to Staffordshire University to take part in some tests called V02 MAX tests. The test was part physiological, and part psychological – to see if our body’s physiology and mental ability to cope under the stress of high intensity running was helped out by listening to music. This week I did the test without music. Next week it will swap over!
The test involved me warming up on a treadmill, and then being linked up to heart rate monitors and oxygen supplies. I was then started off on the treadmill and the speed was increased by 1 kph every 30 seconds. Every time the speed was increased, I was asked to point to a number on a chart (a Borg scale) that was relevant to how I was feeling, with 1 being no exertion, and 20 being completely exhausted. Read More…
How to run free
Running injury prevention is a very important topic, especially if you are training for longer distances like a half or full marathon. There is no one reason why runners get injured, but there is a pretty consistent interaction of factors that play a role in most runner injuries. Factors commonly recognized include muscle weakness, inadequate flexibility, training errors, poor or incorrect running shoes, and poor or abnormal biomechanics.
Knowing how to train properly and safely is crucial to staying injury-free. Here are some ways you can stay injury-free.
Do not race or do speedwork too often
Information courtesy of Cole’s therapy & injury clinic
Level playing field
Another factor that could have a significant impact on running injuries is road camber. No doubt you always run on the right side of the road facing traffic (unless you’re lucky enough to have a home in Spain!). That’s good for safety reasons. But it also gives you a functional leg-length Read More…