The greatest revolution of our generation is the discovery that human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives. — William James I raced yesterday, for the first time in about 6 months...

Wow, I’m inspired by people having the courage to do something that stretches their boundaries and perception of what is possible. The London Marathon is one of those global events that does just this, whilst raising money for charity and giving...

Spring is on its way! How is your training going? I hope you are feeling well and energised as we head towards the Summer Races, and perhaps your first ever 5km. If you need any support do let me know. In the meantime, as promised we have Brighton...

This may be an interesting blog to have a quick read from. Now there are two thoughts I have to start with. When you have your best race possible, it’s rare you learn anything major, as it’s all gone to plan. But it is wonderful when that...

So many people say to me, ‘I just don’t understand why I’m not getting faster even though I am running more often, and for longer?’ My first question is always, do you mix up your training sessions? So many people, even my experienced...

by Kim Ingleby BSc(Hons) www.energisedperformance.com When you start running , you will become fitter. But there are a few things that you should know about, that will help you stay injury free, safe and, more importantly, have fun! These are our Top...

Happy February, may your month be filled with fitness, fun, friendship and focus! I have started the month being chosen as one of Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Ambassdor’s (17 th May – Save the Date, lots going on all over the country...

I don’t know how many of you listened, watched or read about Lance Armstrong’s confession with Oprah, and if you did, I wonder what you think? Whilst I am not going to discuss Lance, I thought I would write a blog about the most questions...

Welcome to 2013! I hope you had a wonderful time and feel ready for your best year yet. Since my last blog I have been all over the UK, and enhanced my love for running. My love is always there, but I have been reminded of how simple and wonderful running...

I was sitting last night watching TV, it doesn’t happen often and certainly not for several hours. However, Sports Personality of the Year & the Strictly Semi Finals had my attention! I am fortunate enough to have worked with both Team GB &...

Last weekend I took part in the Gwent Cross Country League Race for Westbury Harriers, ‘D’ Team (there are some speedy girls in the teams!). I love cross country running, the mud & hills are something that is natural for me having been...

Quote for the week: "Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you...

How did you get on over the last two weeks with the tips to improve your running, even though you are not running? I definitely increased my energy by ‘cleaning’ up my nutrition, which although is pretty good could always be fine-tuned for...

All glory comes from daring to begin - Eugene F. Ware I have been working with many athletes who were competing this weekend, and it really surprised me how many of them had not considered the factors outside actual running, which could actually affect...

Quote for the Blog " We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit. - Aristotle Becoming a Limitless Runner…. Over the last week I have been to a couple of Advanced Hypnotherapy Courses, (for fertility...

People think that it is easy to run and natural… yes, it is! However, as we begin to get older, we spend more time sitting than we are designed too; it shortens muscles, weakens out buttocks and core, all causing us to run in a less effective and...

What a brilliant month of Olympics & Paralympics, truly amazing & inspiring. As the beautiful colour & passionate closing ceremony brings the Olympic Games to an end, the athletes head home and Great Britain returns to ‘normal’...

It’s amazing to think that it is nearly September! I am still holding out for the Indian Summer to make an appearance. However, with the Autumn approaching I thought it would be the perfect time to do an ‘Audit’ of your Fitness &...

The Greatest Show on Earth…. I think you could say London delivered on so many levels, Great Britain, Great Athletes, Great Competition, Great Games Makers and pretty much Great Weather. So, what was it that inspired you the most, what one memory...

The greatest revolution of our generation is the discovery that human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives. — William James I am about to head off to do my first ever Ironman Challenge...

"10 years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do, than by the ones you did. So throw off the bow lines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. Celebrate."...

There is a lot of discussion about genes, fat cells and weight - if you speak to any number of people they will tell you a different opinion. Last week I went to a lecture at a conference about ‘Fat’ from a leading sports scientist and...

I hope you had a great weekend running? Many of my clients have been in touch with various heat related questions, and things that affect their running. So I thought for today’s Blog I would give you my Top Tips for Running in the Sun, I hope you...

Hi Running Bug I hope you have had a great couple of weeks? Above is a photo of my great group of clients in Italy, where we have just returned from an amazing fitness camp. There is the Italian Taxi driver in the middle, lost in translation, we wanted...

Following lots of positive feedback on my feature on Cramp I thought it would be helpful to give you some top tips about being fully hydrated , the benefits and symptoms of dehydration. My challenge to you then, is work out the calculation at the end...