Blog

For more blogs and articles on all aspects of running in addition to my blogs below, why not visit our new site www.coachtherun.com.

The new site is packed with articles on training, has physiotherapy blogs from BodySet, strength and core features, the latest shoe and kit reviews. Find links to UK clubs and to races around the country, even some abroad, and more, in our informative and friendly style.

Mike Gratton 11/08/2023 Mike Gratton 11/08/2023

Race Prep

I was asked, as Race Director, to list my best 10 tips for runners in the lead up to this years Basingstoke Half Marathon. The tips are universal for all longer races, so I have reproduced them here so a wider audience can take them onboard.

Mike Gratton 23/11/2022 Mike Gratton 23/11/2022

Stage Racing

Pace judgement and race series strategy are key.

Mike Gratton 14/11/2022 Mike Gratton 14/11/2022

A, B or C races, Autumn is about training

Mike Gratton 25/10/2022 Mike Gratton 25/10/2022

November and December - building an Aerobic Base

November and December - the time to build your Winter Aerobic Base

Mike Gratton 25/08/2022 Mike Gratton 25/08/2022

Race Pace

Running your best time in a marathon means planning a pacing strategy and controlling the pace to the best advantage.

Mike Gratton 16/08/2022 Mike Gratton 16/08/2022

Perseverance - a Runners Greatest Asset.

Andy Hayes (#456) on his way to winning the Farnborough Half in January. He ran well in the GB trials marathon and made it into the European Marathon team. He didn’t run so well there, but he is a talented runner and his day will come.