Why Has My Parkrun Progress Stalled? Here’s 13 Possible Reasons (And How To Unlock Further Improvement).
Lots of people get into distance running via Parkrun - the blockbuster running, health and community-building success story of the 21st century.
It can be intoxicating to see your times come down really rapidly when you get started.
But then your progress stalls. And it's common to wonder why and whether you can make the magic come back.
Eventually, of course, a stall in progress will happen to everyone. There's a limit to how much we can improve.
But maybe there's some more speed on the table for you?
Here are some issues that may be holding you back and some thoughts on how to address them. They are not organised in any particular order.
These are the sort of issues that every day, non-professional, recreational athletes face.
And they may be within your power to address.
Cross Training For Distance Running
An important element of enjoying running, and ensuring longevity as a runner, is finding a form of cross training which can support your running training.
What Is It?
Cross training is a way to build running fitness without running. Typically, it involves exercise that mimics running but without so much impact on your body - cycling, walking, stair climbing etc.
Kristian Blummenfelt’s Trendelenburg Sign. Should He Fix It? The Answer Matters To You.
Recently, a picture of Kristian on Instagram caught my attention. He was running on a treadmill, and I thought my myself, "Huh... It looks as though he has a Trendelenburg sign."
How Do I Get Faster?
How did I knock some time off my Parkrun PB?
How do I gain some speed to perform better during mid-week soccer?
How do I improve my running speed to impress the selectors for that state development team?
How can I move quicker around the court to really annihilate my mates in tennis?
How do I get FASTER?
This article is about improving your running fitness as a time-poor recreational athlete using a simple, time-tested approach.
Why Running Fitness Matters In Field Based Team Sports
It seems pretty obvious, but running fitness really matters in sports like hockey, AFL and soccer. And this is especially true for midfielders, and players in other wide-ranging positions.
How-come? Why is it so important?
Kelpie Korrespondent #2: Musings and advice on running technique
If you’re at all familiar with the world of distance running, it’s likely you’re aware of an increased focus (and resultant controversies) on all aspects of running technique and running injury prevention in the last 10-or-so years.