The Unconventional Running Coach

My Score 8/10 Topics Covered: East African Running, Motivation, Barefoot, Training  Adharanand Finn is an accomplished writer, journalist, and passionate runner. Here are some key points about him: Authorship : He penned the critically acclaimed book “Running with the Kenyans,” which has garnered widespread acclaim and accolades. Awards and Recognition : His book was named the Sunday Times Sports Book of the Year . It also won the Best New Writer award at the British Sports Book Awards . Additionally, it was shortlisted for the prestigious William Hill Sports Book Award . Journalistic Background : Finn serves as an editor at The Guardian , a renowned British newspaper. His journalistic expertise and passion for running intersect beautifully in his writing. Running Enthusiast : As a former junior cross-country runner, Finn has a deep-rooted connection to the sport. Currently, he competes for Torbay AC in Devon, where he resides with his family. Inquisitive Spirit : In “Running w...

Ever seen runners effortlessly gliding down the street, wishing you could be part of that healthy, endorphin-filled scene? Well, ditch the envy and lace up your shoes, because YOU can become a runner too! The secret weapon for countless beginners is the Couch to 5K (C25K) training plan . Designed for absolute novices, these plans gradually build your running stamina, taking you from walk breaks to conquering a full 5 kilometres (3.1 miles) in a manageable timeframe. Why C25K? Beginner-friendly:  No running experience needed, just a willingness to walk and jog your way to fitness. Structured yet flexible:  Plans are typically spread over 8-12 weeks, with 3 runs per week, leaving room for rest and other activities. Variety keeps it fun:  Run-walk intervals mix things up, preventing boredom and making progress achievable. Sense of accomplishment:  Witnessing your fitness improve week by week is incredibly motivating. Community support:  Num...

As much as I love carnivore and taking the evolutionary approach to live sometimes you have to conceded defeat and ask a doctor for advice, modern medicine can do some things right after all. So I have recently had a few little issues that warranted a blood test and I came back as having a massive folate deficiency. I haven't been eating as much liver as I used to but it could also be through malabsorption as whilst my IBS is better it is far from perfect. With the amount I have been running I have tried to up fat and that ups the IBS and things might have spiralled from there.  Not content with that I was also scheduled in for some minor surgery, nothing related to running or carnivore and just one of those things.  You’ll be seen in the morning they told me…. well come 3:30 I was finally seen having not eaten since 3pm the day before (due to running at 7 with my club and IF) and not having drunk since 6am (as instructed). They wheeled me into the room to perform the general ...

RED-S is a potentially serious issue in sport, especially endurance sport. The Mindset of Light = Fast, something I have fallen into myself, increases this risk. After recently purchasing some old copies of Like the Wind (running magazine) I started to look into it a bit more as many of the symptoms listed are little things that have been bothering me recently. I will start by saying that I don't think I am at a high risk of it, I have been careful to eat a lot and my weight loss has been slow and steady with many stalls.  Nonetheless I am probably at a higher risk due to my highly competitive nature and background of obesity and not believing that I am now sim, despite everyone telling me that I am.  So I suggest you check out the many great online resources around RED-S and look after yourself. In short it is a condition caused by overtraining and under eating, it is far too complex and ill defined for me to say much more than Goolge it and be aware of it. 

  Score - 9/10 Very Dated) Coverage : Training, mental (some), strength, elites Summary : I heard about Percy Cerutty in one of my other books and he sounded like a coach with a difference and someone whose training approach was broadly similar to mine, minus the low carb bit, but then this was years ago just as fats were getting ripped to shreds and he was work with pros, and he also did more intensity than I would generally suggest. Overall though it is a really interesting, if somewhat outdated read.  Full Review:  I recently heard of the coach Percy Cerutty and after some digging ended up with one of his books, “How to become a champion”, as a present for a birthday. The book is interesting and goes into a lot of his philosophies as a coach. The book is outdated in a lot of respects however it was a really interesting read and overall I feel my approach has a lot in common with what Cerutty was doing so many years ago. The book is well worth a read for the dedicated c...