Blog — health and wellbeing

ParkrunUK to return in October - Are we ready?

Posted by Stuart Morrison on

ParkrunUK to return in October - Are we ready?

Great news! ParkrunUK is planning a return this October. Aiming to start back by the end of October, this could be as little as 6 or 7 weeks away. 

Read more →


Exercise and mental health during lockdown

Posted by Stuart Morrison on

Exercise and mental health during lockdown

We're now several weeks into a national lockdown. For many, this has had a notably negative affect on mental health. Those suffering have reported experiencing increased amounts of stress and anxiety. With people worrying about their jobs, paying the bills and keeping a roof over their heads, as well as a potentially deadly disease that could strike at any time, it's no surprise that some are feeling fraught. So what can we do to improve our mental health during this time? The governments have been telling us to exercise at least once a day. They tell us that it will help with our mental health. Most broadly...

Read more →


10 Foods that will help you stay hydrated

Posted by Stuart Morrison on

10 Foods that will help you stay hydrated

As every runner knows, it's important to stay hydrated.The outcome for those who fail to keep themselves 'watered' can be significant. Headaches, muscle fatigue and low blood pressure will make training runs more difficult, and race times will suffer. There is also the worry of increased heart rates, and the potential for a much more serious outcome. While it's summer the importance of hydration obviously becomes much more apparent. Drinking water will always help. However, many foods can also help. We've listed 10 that we think will help keep us all sufficiently hydrated.   1. Melons (Water melons and Honeydew...

Read more →


Achilles Tendonitis

Posted by Stuart Morrison on

Achilles Tendonitis
The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle to the heal bone. It is under constant use use when the body is active, during walking, running and jumping. An excess of such physical activing can result in infammation of the tendon, known as Achilles tendonitis.

Read more →


Running in the Heat

Posted by Stuart Morrison on

Running in the Heat
Find it tough running in the summer heat? We have 5 tips to help you beat the summer sun.

Read more →