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The best running shoes of 2017 revealed!

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...
Can minimal running really help your form?

Can minimal running really help your form?

Hi, and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog. Running, just like any other sport, has its crazes. Many of course are driven by the industry – the big name companies jumping on trends to sell the latest trainers, clothing or technology. Minimal footwear...
Why do we run and what benefits does it have?

Why do we run and what benefits does it have?

  Hi, and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog. Sometimes, when the cold rain is running down the back of my neck and my legs feel like lead, I ask myself the same question. But, it’s something that we should all reflect on...
Finding the perfect training plan for you

Finding the perfect training plan for you

Hi, and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog. Many of us will have some kind of goal in mind for our running – it could be simply to get fitter, to lose weight, to beat a certain time or to run a particular...
England Athletics #runandtalk campaign addresses mental health issues

England Athletics #runandtalk campaign addresses mental health issues

Hi, and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog. I’ve often talked here about how the benefits of running extend far beyond the physical – running is good for our bodies, but it’s great for our minds as well. And a recent awareness campaign...
The joy and benefits of night running

The joy and benefits of night running

Hi, and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog. As the nights draw in, many of us find it harder and harder to find the time to get out for our regular run. The amount of daylight available after getting in from work is...
The best running watches of 2017

The best running watches of 2017

Hi, and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog. I think you probably all know that I’m not a huge technology geek – not at least when it comes to running. But I do make an exception for a good watch – timing yourself...
Running in the cold weather

Running in the cold weather

Hi, and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog. First things first – you really can still run in the cold! Don’t let the dark mornings and nights put you off – with a bit of determination you can get out there and keep...
Injury Highlight: Ankle Sprains – Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Them

Injury Highlight: Ankle Sprains – Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Them

Ankle sprains are injuries runners commonly struggle with, and let’s be real—most runners don’t stop running, even when they should. We get it—you don’t want to lose your progress. But ignoring an ankle sprain can lead to bigger problems down the road. When you...
Why Rotational Stability is a Game-Changer for Runners

Why Rotational Stability is a Game-Changer for Runners

Rotational stability might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about running performance, but it’s one of the most important—and most overlooked—elements of staying fast, efficient, and injury-free. Simply put, rotational stability is your core’s ability to control and resist...