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The Hardest Race in the World – Would You Attempt It?
Hi, and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog. It is hard to imagine a running challenge more gruelling – the legendary Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race in Wales is thought by many to be one of the toughest races in the world. Consider the...
Running: How to warm up properly
Hi, and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog. I’ve lost count of the number of times that I’ve told the same thing by experienced runners: ‘just make sure you warm up properly’. It’s probably the number one rule that we should all follow...
Brendan Foster retires as the BBC’s voice of running
Hi, and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog. As a child sporting heroes can have a huge impact. And for me, Brendan Foster – who is retiring this year as the voice of athletics for the BBC – was mine. Not as an...
Running with a disability – getting started
Hi, and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog. One of the most inspiring aspects of taking part in an organised race is seeing the huge diversity of people taking part – you’ll find yourself running alongside competitors of all ages and abilities. Running...
Finding your ideal running distance
Hi, and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog. I distinctly remember two races I ran as a teenager. The first was an 800m: I recall running harder and faster than I’d ever run before. I also remember people quickly passing me, and I...
Upcoming running trends to look out for
Hi, and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog. I’m often asked about what I think will be the next big thing in running. Running is a strange sport in this sense – in its purest form, it is just a simple, ancient activity...
The best running shoes of 2017 revealed!
Hi, and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog. Those of you who have read a lot of my writing on running will know that I’m not someone who is into continually buying the latest kit. I tend to only buy the things I...
IT band syndrome – what is it and how you recover?
Hi, and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog. Have you ever been on a run, and started to feel an ache down the outside of your thigh? And has the pain got steadily worse – usually by the side of your knee –...
