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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...Back to basics – what do you actually need to run?
Hi, and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog. In our last blog, we talked about how having a number of different pairs of running shoes can be a real advantage, allowing you to match the footwear you need to the terrain you’re taking...
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
