Improve your endurance race times with lifting There are a lot of varied opinions out there when it comes to heavy strength training for endurance athletes. Between all the training runs, pool…
44 Marathons, in 44 days, in 44 countries of Europe This Sunday 14th May, running enthusiast & EtchRock Elite Peter Thompson will run the streets of Dublin as the final destination on…
7 tips to help you recover from your first marathon Congratulations, you’ve just completed your first 26.2-mile race! Less than 5% of the population has run one of their own so you’re…
Yesterday team EtchRock got the opportunity to take part in Castle Triathlon’s Pop Up City Tri taking place in Montgomery Square, Canary Wharf. The concept was simple. Teams sign up to take…
12 last minute challenges in May Do you have space in your event calendar for one more event in May? Then we’ve got you covered. In today’s blog, we go over 12…
Settle your pre-race nerves with these 9 tips Whether you’re about to run your first 5k or 10th marathon, pre-race nerves affect almost everyone preparing to step up to the start line….
With the sun finally starting to shine, it’s got us thinking about our next adventure. And what better way than to enjoy a holiday than combining it with your favourite hobby? Adventure…
5 essential tapering tips for marathon runners With the London Marathon just under a month away, now is the perfect time to start your tapering period. For those that don’t know, tapering…
12 last minute challenges in April If you’re looking for a last minute challenge in the UK, we’ve got you covered. In today’s blog, we give you 12 awesome last minute challenges…
If you’ve ever had bad hip flexors, then you’ll know what a debilitating injury it can be. The hip flexor is responsible for significant movement in your legs, specifically lifting your thigh….