Author Archives: corestrengthstudios

Prevent and treat common running injuries

Posted on March 31, 2011

As any of you runners out there know, injuries are very easy to pick up and can easily put you back weeks, if not months, in your training. Here’s a lowdown of the most common injuries, how to prevent them … Continue reading →

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Budget-busting workout solutions

Posted on March 24, 2011

As I write this I’m looking out onto a glorious Bristol basking in the sunshine. Summer is inching ever closer, bringing with it thoughts of holidays, bikinis and less forgiving outfits. If like many people in the current climate, your … Continue reading →

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Sleep: a pain in the neck?

Posted on March 17, 2011

I have woken up this morning with a very sore neck and judging from statistics I’m not alone. According to a British Medical Journal study in 2008, musculoskeletal problems, including back and neck pain, accounted for 49% of absences from … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons to train with a friend

Posted on March 15, 2011

1. You’re more likely to do it. If you’ve pre-arranged to meet someone, not wanting to let them down will put you off pulling out last minute. 2. It’ll make the time pass faster. If you have someone to chat … Continue reading →

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I did it!

Posted on March 14, 2011

Well, I did it! 13.1 miles in the bag. I was struggling with various ailments in the weeks leading up to the run. As soon as I got up to the longer distances, my body began to protest and a … Continue reading →

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Busy, busy, busy

Posted on March 14, 2011

Wow, I’d better apologise for the silence on this blog for the last few weeks. We have been busier than ever over the last 6 weeks. This is largely due to the Groupon promotion we’ve been running and also historically … Continue reading →

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4.5 Miles to go and I’m there!

Posted on February 17, 2011

Ok, admission time. I’ve not posted my training diary for a few weeks. work has been so busy do to a recent promotion we’ve had go out. As a result, I’m now working weekends and as I need to be … Continue reading →

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Week 4: It’s all going downhill (not in a good way)

Posted on February 17, 2011

Last week’s run into work was pretty successful. I beat the traffic, saved money on fuel and still got in at the same time as I do when I drive. As much as I can, I’d like to do this … Continue reading →

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Week 3: Dry, cold and lost

Posted on February 1, 2011

I’m so tired I can barely remember yesterday, let alone last week, week 3 of my ‘proper’ (i.e. actually making an effort to run a decent distance rather than pootle along with my friend gossiping about clothes/husbands/recent nights out) training. … Continue reading →

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How to make friends and massage people

Posted on January 31, 2011

Before Christmas we were approached by Groupon, a company who team up with local businesses to offer greatly discounted products and services on the basis that a large number will be purchased. The company have a database of 130,000 people … Continue reading →

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