Entries by Pete Tang

Blog – Jenny’s knee injury

4th August 2021 in /by

I don’t like being injured, but then who does! The worst part for me is how it can feel like your world has changed so quickly.  In an instant, you move from taking part in something you enjoy to having not only that moment taken away, but future goals and plans impacted too. At that […]

What are plyometrics & why should you include them in your run training?

7th July 2021 in , , , /by

What are plyometrics? Plyometrics are a form of training that often require fast lengthening of a muscle before a contraction to perform a movement. They often involve jumping, bounding and hopping in various different activities.  Hopscotch is the perfect example of this form of exercise used during our early years. This form of exercise is regularly […]

Can I run when pregnant?

24th June 2021 in /by

Can I run if I’m pregnant? Yes! If you ran regularly before pregnancy. Physical activity of 150 minutes moderate intensity over a minimum of 3 days per week is encouraged! Examples of moderate intensity activities could be swimming, water aerobics, biking, dancing, hiking, brisk walking.  It doesn’t have to be running! So what does the […]