Knowing what to eat and drink before a run can be a concern for some runners.  Some of the typical questions I get from running clients are:

• Should I eat to have energy for a run, or is it better to run “fasted”?
• Could eating before a run give me a stitch?
• What’s best for performance?
• What’s b
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Going out running can be scary enough, especially when you are first starting out, but it can also be a worrying experience for even the more experienced runner.

I’m sure we’ve all heard stories about people getting lost when they’ve taken a wrong turn or have had an accident (and no, I don’t mean ...

Originally published May 2022. Updated July 2026.

I first wrote this article a few years ago. I’ve now updated it with a better explanation of why running can make you need the toilet, what you can do about it, and when repeated bowel problems might need checking.

There are some running problems...

Last week, I introduced the Top Tips for Runners (TTfR) Series with an infographic showing the main topic areas that I will be covering in the weeks/months ahead.  If you haven't seen it. you can check out the blog post here>> https://www.be-fit-coach.co.uk/blog/so-much-to-consider-top-tips-for-runn...

Whether you're thinking about taking up running for the first time, or you're a seasoned regular, there are a lot of things to consider when it comes to heading out for a run.

Some things might seem obvious, but others we only learn through experience.

I am writing this series of articles (calle...

When choosing running shoes, there is often a lot of confusion around exactly what you need to buy.

The running shoe market is saturated with different brands, models, shoe types, cushioning materials, etc...  and that's before you even get started on things like heel drop, shoe weight, colour, mat...

We've already mentioned it in the previous blog post "6 Alternative Reasons You're Not Already Running At Your Best" where we briefly covered training smarter, not harder!

The 7 Core Pillars of Running are what we believe to be the absolutely fundamental elements of a successful running program.  Y...