Laura Fountain
Columnist at Women's Running (UK)
Writer at Lazy Girl Running
England Athletics running coach and course tutor. Author, freelance writer and Women’s Running mag columnist.
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1 week ago |
lazygirlrunning.substack.com | Laura Fountain
More years ago than I care to count, I trained for my Personal Training certificate. On the course were two brothers who I sat near in the classroom parts of the course. Every 90 minutes an alarm would sound on their watches and they’d take out a lunchbox containing precisely measured out portions of chicken breast or boiled eggs. They explained to me that they were on an intense training (and eating) schedule and had to make sure they got enough protein in throughout the day.
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2 weeks ago |
womensrunning.co.uk | Laura Fountain
Adidas Adizero EVO SL | £130 | Tester: Laura Fountain Looking for a lightweight, versatile trainer that doesn't break the bank? The Adidas Adizero EVO SL could be the shoe you're dreaming of.
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2 weeks ago |
lazygirlrunning.substack.com | Laura Fountain
Marathon kit selection is important. You want to wear clothes that work for you technically and emotionally, as well as items that look good and give you confidence. For some runners, wearing leggings is a non-negotiable, whatever the weather because they feel most confident in them. Some runners will be wearing a charity top or a their running club vest and this will give them an emotional boost.
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2 weeks ago |
lazygirlrunning.substack.com | Laura Fountain
In the week before the London Marathon we had several weather warnings from the race organisers telling us it was going to be hot and that we should adjust our race plans. “It will be fine” I told myself “I run well in the heat”. I had run my marathon PB at a particularly warm Edinburgh, and I had an early start wave for London, so I wasn’t too worried. I did, however, adjust my expectations of the day.
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3 weeks ago |
womensrunning.co.uk | Laura Fountain
The Gel Cumulus 27 is a solid for neutral runners looking for an everyday training shoe. While it doesn’t boast the maximal cushioning of the ASICS Gel Nimbus or the springiness of the ASICS Novablast, it offers a dependable and straightforward option for daily mileage. Price: £140Drop: 8mmStack Height: 38.5mm heel / 30.5mm forefootFoam: FF Blast+Tech: PureGEL insertWeight: 230gSizes: UK 3 to UK 9.5The Gel Cumulus 27 is designed for neutral runners looking for a balanced, everyday training shoe.
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New post on Substack today on winter base training. It includes the two base training plans I give the Marathon Squad each year before they start their proper marathon training. If you're planning a spring marathon or half-marathon, give it a read. https://t.co/JXro0ChVwA https://t.co/p68TRvFBhG
I've been told MANY times over the years by people that they HATE running or just find it boring. Here are my thoughts on how to actually find joy on the run. https://t.co/8Ln5wQApug
Hello. It's been a while since I've posted here, but I've been busy in other places. If you'd like to hear from me more often, my newsletter is moving and you can join it here> https://t.co/TvkCYbsvrP https://t.co/WBkCm2Q20P