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What Speed Should I Run at When Training for Marathons?

What Speed Should I Run at When Training for Marathons?

Hi there, and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog. It takes a lot to prepare for a marathon. It’s a good idea to develop an extensive training regime, so that when the race arrives, you’re ready to face this demanding but very rewarding...
Should I Try Acupuncture?

Should I Try Acupuncture?

Hi there, and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog. Running can be very rewarding, helping you lead a healthier lifestyle. However, you put a lot of strain on your muscles when you run, and it’s crucial that you find ways to deal with...
How to Stop Chaffing When Running

How to Stop Chaffing When Running

Hi and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog. There are some problems that, unfortunately as a runner, you may need to deal with from time to time. One is chaffing, as it’s all too easy to irritate your skin while pounding the pavement....
Can I Still Run With Athletes Foot?

Can I Still Run With Athletes Foot?

Hi, and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog. It’s wise not to overdo it as a runner, or you could do more harm than good. If you have a running injury, it’s often best to take a break from pounding the pavement. This...
Marathon Pace Shown to Decline with Age

Marathon Pace Shown to Decline with Age

Hi and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog. Running a marathon is a massive feat of endurance. It’s hardly surprising that completing this 26.22 mile race is easier when you’re younger and fitter, than when you’re older. Well the results of a new...
Is joining a running club right for you?

Is joining a running club right for you?

Hi, and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog. I prefer to run alone. I’m a runner who enjoys the peace and quiet, and the opportunity to step out of daily life for a while as I exercise. And if I’m honest, I also...
The greatest races and routes in the world

The greatest races and routes in the world

Hi, and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog. Getting tired of your local 10k route? Not feeling inspired by the thought of your city’s next half marathon event? Well, maybe it’s time to look further afield and try something different. This post is...
How to improve your running efficiency

How to improve your running efficiency

Hi, and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog. Running efficiency. It’s a phrase that many of you might well be familiar with – the Kenyans apparently have it in abundance, but for most average runners it’s something that we might think about but...
The Hardest Race in the World – Would You Attempt It?

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...
Finding your ideal running distance

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...