How to Get Your Child Interested in Running (Without Pushing Them)
Running is one of the most natural things kids can do. But when you suggest “going for a run,” your child might picture sweat and sore legs, not fun. As a parent, you understand the benefits: better fitness, sharper coordination, more confidence, and a positive way to burn energy. Still, that doesn’t mean your child […]
How to Help Kids Run Better: Unlocking Speed, Strength, and Confidence
Running is one of the most natural and fundamental movements we do. From the moment children learn to walk, they begin to run, jump, and move with energy and enthusiasm. But, did you know that proper running technique can make a huge difference in a child’s speed, endurance, and injury prevention? This book is designed […]
How Running Coaching Transformed Florian’s Speed & Performance in Athletics and Rugby
At The Running School, we specialize in refining running technique, improving running efficiency, and enhancing multi-directional speed for athletes across various sports. Florian, a talented 14-year-old 100m, 200m hurdles, and 300m runner—who also plays rugby—came to us looking to take his performance to the next level. Through biomechanical running analysis, targeted running drills, and strength […]
Race Pace Conversion Chart: Convert Your Running Speed Easily
Understanding your running pace is essential for effective race preparation, whether you’re training for a 5K, 10K, half-marathon, or full marathon. Kilometres Per Hour Miles Per Hour Minutes Per Kilometres Minutes Per Mile 5k 10k Half Marathon Marathon 8.00kph 4.97mph 7:30 12:04 00:37:30 01:15:00 02:38:15 05:16:30 8.10kph 5.03mph 7:25 11:55 00:37:02 01:14:04 02:36:17 05:12:35 8.20kph 5.10mph […]
How Running Coaching Improved Imogen’s Cross-Country Speed & Efficiency
At The Running School, we believe that mastering proper running technique is key to enhancing both performance and overall running experience—whether you are training for cross-country during the winter months or preparing for track season in the summer. Imogen’s Journey: Running Training for Young Athletes Imogen is a dedicated young athlete who specialises in both […]
Who Taught You How to Run? The Book That Will Transform Your Running Technique
Have You Ever Been Taught How to Run? Running is one of the most natural human movements. We do it as kids without thinking. But somewhere along the way, bad habits, poor mechanics, and inefficient movement patterns creep in—leading to injuries, slower speeds, and wasted energy. In Who Taught You How to Run?, renowned movement […]
How Running Technique Coaching Helped Josh Overcome Injury and Prepare for the London Marathon
At The Running School, we believe that proper running technique coaching can transform the way you approach running, whether you’re training for a marathon or simply looking to stay fit. This story is about Josh, a former professional jockey who, despite multiple injuries and a challenging recovery, was determined to run the London Marathon in […]
Chronic Lower Back Pain to Pain Free!
John is a classic example of someone we work with here at The Running School, who we helped get back to running during or after an injury. He came to see us after suffering chronic lower back pain from a herniated disk and sciatic pain down his left leg. We started working with John after […]
Who taught you how to run as a child?
You were always good at sport. During your formative years, you participated in everything from running to rounders, soccer to touch rugby. You and your friends even made up your own games. You may not have been the best but for as far back as you can remember, you were always involved in sports. You […]
Part 2: Who taught you how to run as a child?
Would you like to read part 1, first? You may have come across advice and tips on the internet, or in magazines and books that are centred around: • volume & frequency of training • type of terrain • running clubs & running accessories etc. Although some of it can be considered and is somewhat valuable, […]
