Run Better with Ash

Lower back pain is one of the most common issues that people are suffering from. Lower back pain when running can be a real issue that stops you from running or maybe you keep pushing through the pain and you're actually making the issue worse. In this episode I talk about common ways in which lower back pain occurs and what we can do to improve the problem. For Running Coaching or questions pleas...

There are some common mistakes that I regularly see clients making when they are training for a half-marathon or marathon distance. I want to share these mistakes with you so that you can stop making them too. This will help your training for the big day. By the time race day comes around you will be in peak running form. If you need advice or a tailored plan for your big race, get in contact. For...

How to run faster without trying harder sounds completely wrong to most people I talk to. Most people think that you must try harder to run faster. Or that you can get those marginal gains from the latest trainers, running clothing, caffeine intake, GPS watch telling you to push harder or the app you use pointing out to you that you aren't running fast enough! Forget all of that stuff, we actually...

Do you strength train? If you don't then you need to start strength training. We need to keep our muscles and bones healthy and strong, especially if we run regularly. In this episode I talk about the 3 single leg strength exercises that you need to include in your weekly schedule and what benefits you get from doing them. Do each one for 10-15 reps and repeat for 3 sets on each leg with a 30-60 s...

This is one of the most fundamental parts of running that most of us get wrong or don't know how to breathe correctly. All of my clients that I see struggle with their breathing and most of us breathe inefficiently in everyday life which impacts our stress and anxiety levels as well as our running ability. If you get your breathing right then you will see huge changes in your running. This is how...

In this episode I talk about half-term as a parent and how it changes our routines and what we can do to try to get our runs/workout/yoga in the week. Going with the flow like a zen master, or not! I also talk about plyometrics as I have been working with some clients developing power and coordination with plyometric exercises this week. What are plyometrics and how they can help us Run Better. Pl...

Do you run downhill heavy? Do you lean back when running downhill? Do you lock your knees out when running downhill? What do you do with your arms when running downhill? How many steps do you take when running downhill?  These are all questions I have answers for in this episode. I will guide you through some tips to improve your technique when running downhill based on my running coaching se...

In this episode I talk about the latest YouTube Ultra Marathon documentary I watched and why I watch them. Also, what we can all take from watching these documentaries and having a peek into the lives of other people that push themselves through extreme challenges. I finally managed to record this episode at the 6th attempt of trying! It's been very noisy in our house lately with all the storms in...

In this blog-pod episode I talk about the importance of meeting new people through running. This has massively benefits for our health and it's something that I have really noticed how nice it feels to chat to people about random stuff that isn't related to any of the heaviness we've had to face in the last couple of years. I talk about how you can grow your running tribe and why you would want to...

You know that feeling, when you get up and it's cold and wet outside and you really can't be bothered to go for a run but it's Sunday and it's your long run day that you do every week! Everything says 'stay in bed' but somehow you manage to peel yourself out of bed and go for a run, or do you? This is my experience of one of those moments. Please leave a 5 STAR review it really helps others find m...

In thi episode I talk about the deep squat and a client I am working with called Mark. We have been tracking his deep squat progress and he has been noticing some interesting changes in his body and his recovery from running as a consequence of working on his deep squat mobility. It's also one of my fave positions to be in after a run, it's so nourishing for our lower body. Please leave a 5 STAR R...

Have you ever thought about why you run? Do you know what your running purpose is? In this episode I want to share with you 'Why I run' in the hope that it helps inspire you to run with more of a sense of purpose. When we have purpose we are much more motivated to run and we understand the value of running within the context of our life. Please leave a 5 STAR review wherever you listen to your pod...

Can I run with a cold? This is a question that we all face at some point throughout the year and it's actually one of the most Googled running related questions, I get asked this a lot from clients. In this episode I talk about how being a bit more mindful and bringing the intensity down can actually help you recover and get you back running. Use some of these tips next time you have a cold and yo...

This episode is all about connecting to our body when we run. A really simple and often massively neglected tool to use is mindful awareness of your body. We use music or a podcast to 'get us through a run' which I believe is a very damaging habit. Most runners that I see for video analysis because of running related injuries listen to music blasting into their headphones. This means we are listen...

In this episode I want to set the scene and give you some background information on my running life. What experience I had as a child, what my thoughts were about running and how running has helped me through some dark times in my life. Please leave a 5 STAR review with your running related questions and I'll be happy to answer your question in a podcast episode.

This episode is answering one of my friend's questions. Darran asked me what is the best way to warmup and cooldown incorporating these exercises into your run as soon as he leaves his front door and goes out for a run. Please leave a 5 STAR review on iTunes or Spotify with your running related question and I'll create an episode to answer your question.

In this episode I answer Hayley's question. She wanted to know the best duration and intensity for a stress reducing run. We have very busy lives and running can be used as an escape and a way to recover from the stresses of everyday life. A common mistake is going out and 'thrashing' yourself on a run and adding more stress to your life! Listen to this for tips of how to destress with runnin...

In this episode I answer a question from a listener called Paul. Paul runs in a morning before sitting all day at his desk job and he feels tight and tense in his body, he wants to know what can he do? Please leave a 5 STAR review on iTunes or Spotify with your running related question and I'll create an episode to answer your question.

In this episode of the podcast I answer this question asked by one of my clients. I will go into a few details about what I think on this subject and look at whether I have developed this with previous clients.  You can get your question answered by simply leaving a 5STAR review on iTunes or Spotify and asking the question in the review. I will create a podcast episode for you and answer your...

This is 3 simple tips that you can incorporate into your running to change your running posture and enhance your running and reduce injury risk. These are 3 really common things I see a lot from my running clients. MESSAGE OR FOLLOW FOR MORE: ashfoster1983@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/ashfoster_run_yoga_pt/

How you approach your run mentally has a huge impact on how you actually perform when running. So, a really simple tip is to look at your mindset and approach to your running with these handy little tips! FOLLOW OR MESSAGE: ashfoster1983@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/ashfoster_run_yoga_pt/

In this episode I discuss the benefits of cross training and what it is. Some of the variety of other training you can and probably should be doing for your overall health. Please leave a 5 STAR review as this really helps our podcast reach other people. If you would like your question answered please ask your question with the review and I'll gladly create an episode around your question. me...

In this episode I talk about running drills and whether they are worth scheduling into your weekly training plan. Surely we should only be running to get better at running right? Keep in touch or message me: ashfoster1983@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/ashfoster_run_yoga_pt/

This was from a recent Instagram Live with Emma Heald. This is a slightly longer than normal podcast as we chatted for half an hour about running, yoga, walking, movement practices, outdoor time. https://www.instagram.com/ashfoster_run_yoga_pt/

In this episode I discuss how you can use your senses to RUN BETTER. FOLLOW: https://www.instagram.com/ashfoster_run_yoga_pt/