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Run Llangollen Ultra Running Coach & Mountain Leader
Sports & Exercise Nutrition
Level 3 & 4 Sports Therapist

Got a running goal? Let’s give your training a clear direction. 🏃‍♂️My bespoke 20-week training plans are built around y...
03/11/2026

Got a running goal? Let’s give your training a clear direction. 🏃‍♂️

My bespoke 20-week training plans are built around your fitness, experience, target event and the time you have available.

For a one-off payment of £200, you’ll receive:

✅ An initial consultation with me
✅ An individually written running programme
✅ Strength and conditioning to support your running
✅ Your plan delivered through TrainingPeaks
✅ Access to our coached-athletes Facebook community during your training block

From your first 5K to a marathon, mountain race or ultra — train with a plan designed around you.

Ideal for runners happy to train independently. Ongoing coaching, analysis and plan adjustments aren’t included.

Find out more and request your plan:
https://runllangollen.co.uk/coaching-plans

02/11/2026

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Question is? Is 16weeks enough for marathon training? Your training before the block matters. A 2025 study of 917 Bo...
23/10/2026

Question is? Is 16weeks enough for marathon training?

Your training before the block matters. A 2025 study of 917 Boston Marathon runners found that higher habitual training exposure—including training 4–12 months before the race—was associated with better marathon performance. This supports building foundations well before January. It was observational, so it cannot prove that starting earlier caused faster times.

So we know that in well established runners shorter blocks on top of an existing consistent pattern of training matters a great deal but for new runners or those upping their distance the length is training really matters.

Why?

The Danish-led study followed 5,205 runners. Runs more than 10% longer than the runner’s longest run in the previous 30 days were associated with higher overuse-injury rates. It didn’t directly test whether longer marathon plans prevent injury, and increases below 10% weren’t guaranteed safe.

Longer more consistent training blocks just work. Means the progress of longer runs is slower, the ability to increase volume across a week takes longer than increasing singular runs but proves that this creates more durability and resistance to fatigue.

Therefore arrive at the start point stronger and ready 👀

Stretching…… the subject that polarises everyone with what they think about it. The important thing is why are you doing...
23/10/2026

Stretching…… the subject that polarises everyone with what they think about it.

The important thing is why are you doing it and what do you want from it?

It’s a tool, I think it definitely belongs in a prescribed rehab protocol rather an ongoing protocol for performance it recovery

I think was a solid systematic review that does hold ground





🏃‍♂️ TRAILSKIN – A PRODUCT THAT REALLY WORKS!Having used TrailSkin myself during training and running adventures, I’ve b...
21/10/2026

🏃‍♂️ TRAILSKIN – A PRODUCT THAT REALLY WORKS!

Having used TrailSkin myself during training and running adventures, I’ve been really impressed with how effective it is, particularly when running in hot or very wet conditions.

Anyone who spends long hours on the trails will know that chafing, friction and skin irritation can quickly turn an enjoyable run into a pretty uncomfortable experience.

I was lucky enough to grab a bundle from the guys at Trailskin to try and the recent wet weather seemed the perfect chance to try it as that seems to be when I struggle with the dreaded chafe!

Some long days on the hill, poor weather, no chafe 💪💪💪

☀️ Hot Weather – When sweat, heat and prolonged movement increase the risk of chafing and irritation.

🌧️ Wet Weather – When rain, moisture and saturated clothing can make skin particularly vulnerable to friction.

🏔️ Long Days on the Trails – Where protecting your skin can make a real difference to comfort over extended periods.

As a running coach and someone who spends a lot of time in the mountains, I’m always interested in products that offer genuine practical benefits rather than just clever marketing.

TrailSkin is certainly one I’d happily recommend based on my own experience.

Looking after your skin is an often-overlooked part of endurance running, but getting it right can make a huge difference.

Well worth checking out! TrailSkin

🌐 www.trailskin.com

MountainRunning RunningEssentials

It’s great to see how popular this little project has become. I’m often asked the same questions What’s the best exercis...
20/10/2026

It’s great to see how popular this little project has become.

I’m often asked the same questions

What’s the best exercise for runners?
What’s the most effective routine for runners?
How do you stay injury free?

The answer is always the same, find your weakness find the c***k in the armour and make it stronger!

That’s different for everyone there is no set routine

🟢 15 Assessments
🟢 Feed back to us at Run Llangollen
🟢 Receive feedback and a comprehensive 12 week program

Simple as that…. All delivered with video demos and progression details of how to get the best of it within the 12 weeks

Teaching your body to resist fatigue and move efficiently for longer is an enormous part of being successful in ultra running

Take a look here

https://runllangollen.co.uk/runners-mot





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