The Sporting Mind - Blog

As someone who works with people on the mental aspects of sport I like to think that I have got my head pretty well sorted when it comes to running. That is not to say that it is all plain sailing but I am pretty well equipped to deal with matters of...

As I said in my last entry, January was a good month for running for me. February has not been quite the same as I have not been well. I have been blindsided by the flu/cold/aches/pains/sniffles etc. You know that thing that’s going round. I...

Since joining up with the Running Bug, I must admit, I have not been the most prolific of bloggers. However, that is going to change. So, here goes. 10 years ago I was a very keen runner, taking part in many races at ½ marathon and marathon...

Runners are a special breed, especially when it comes to injury. How many of you have experienced an injury through running? How many of you have just strapped or taped it up and carried on running? How many of you have gone on to make the injury much...

Get really, really clear about what you want to achieve! As someone who coaches sports people on the mental aspects of competing, one thing is very clear: you have to have a goal to aim for. For a professional athlete that should be reasonably simple...