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Nike’s Attempt to Break the sub-2 hour Marathon

Nike’s Attempt to Break the sub-2 hour Marathon

Hi, and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog. You may well have seen the YouTube video of ‘normal’, non-elite runners trying to run at the pace required to complete a marathon in under two hours (13.1 mph) – in the light of the...
Tips and tricks to fundraise by running!

Tips and tricks to fundraise by running!

Hi, and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog. We all run for different reasons. For some people, it’s all about the times – every race you do, you’re focused on improving – doing better than you did last time out and beating your...
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...
Reviewing the Most Popular Apps in the Running World

Reviewing the Most Popular Apps in the Running World

Hi, and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog. Runners are as bad as everyone else when it comes to technology – I should know, as I’m addicted too. Whether it’s the latest shoes, the cutting-edge trainers that will give you an extra few...
Runners, it’s time to love your feet too!

Runners, it’s time to love your feet too!

Hi, and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog. We’ve all been there – finally sitting down at the end of a long run, we pull off our socks and trainers and gently nurse our hot and throbbing feet, and wonder why on earth...
Five insightful books about running

Five insightful books about running

Hi, and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog. Looking for the perfect present for a runner in your life? Or maybe you enjoy curling up with a good book after a hard race – either way, here’s a quick run down of some...
How many pairs of shoes do you need?

How many pairs of shoes do you need?

Hi, and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog.  Remember that pair of new running shoes you were looking at recently and that you stopped yourself from buying? Well, maybe you should think again, as I’m a big advocate of having multiple pairs of...
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...
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...
Running with a disability – getting started

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...