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Neil Featherby: Running legends of the past can teach us so much

Neil Featherby: Running legends of the past can teach us so much
“That was really hard” - a comment I have heard from several runners who I advise during the last couple of weeks. Whilst this year has most certainly not followed the usual pattern for any of us, in running terms this is a time of year when winter work starts and that of course means after a…
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Neil Featherby: Running goals and how to ensure your motivation survives

Neil Featherby: Running goals and how to ensure your motivation survives
    I regularly talk about motivation and what lies behind a person’s drive and determination to achieve their goals. What with the current Covid situation and basically so many things being put on hold, retaining motivation really is so very important. Earlier this week my other half Steph had to put together a video…
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Dark Matter

Dark Matter
Dark matter... Don’t let the dark stop you from running this time of year. It can seem a bit daunting but stay alert and follow this advice and there’s no reason you can’t keep clocking up the miles long after the sun sets… Avoid loud music Listening to music can help get the bloody pumping…
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Neil Featherby: The amazing story of Cecil Taylor’s record books

Neil Featherby: The amazing story of Cecil Taylor’s record books
The programme front cover from the Norwich City Sports Club event at the Nest in 1911 Picture: Sportlink. As I write this week’s column, we have already had more than 125 people signed up for the Sportlink Athletics Norfolk Smile 1 mile challenge which, of course, has also led to many of the entrants asking…
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The Virtual SMile

The Virtual SMile
How fast can you run a mile? With the launch of the Sportlink Mile - The Virtual Smile (sponsored by Cool Camper Graphics and On) you have the chance to find out… and you could be in with a chance of winning part of a prize pot of ÂŁ1,000. It doesn’t matter if you can…
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Neil Featherby: Why it can be so frustrating being a running coach

Neil Featherby: Why it can be so frustrating being a running coach
Matthew Robinson, during one of his ultra runs. Picture: Matthew Robinson I have to say Mark’s column last week did make me smile with regards to his 26.2 miler of the previous weekend having ran with Alison, his wife the full way during her Virtual London Marathon. Since Conkergate (for those who regularly read the…
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Neil Featherby: The importance of wearing good running shoes for running.

Neil Featherby: The importance of wearing good running shoes for running.
Whilst wearing good quality running shoes do not cure injuries, they certainly do help to reduce the risk of impact injuries associated with running particularly with those who are new to this very popular past time. More people than ever are now taking up running particularly at this current time which has seen people of…
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Neil Featherby: How a busy mum fits running around her life

Neil Featherby: How a busy mum fits running around her life
Kathryn with son Joe after running The Breckland 10K and Children’s Fun Run. Picture: Kathryn Hammond I must start this week’s column with a big well done to all those people who completed their Virtual London Marathon challenge last Sunday. While I was out running with my dogs and friends, we saw several people running…
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10 things to help you through 10 days before Run Norwich

10 things to help you through 10 days before Run Norwich
  Neil Featherby shares his top tips for runners ahead of the 10km Virtual Run Norwich, which takes place on Sunday 18th October. 1. Stick to your routine with regards to diet. Include some extra carbohydrates, but this is a 10k race, not a marathon so don’t overdo it and do not experiment with foods…
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