With Spring in the air and increasing hours of daylight – people are more inclined to expose their limbs to natural sunlight while running. This feeling of freedom is so good, but also has the essential benefit of producing vitamin D and more specifically vitamin D3...

Many of us have heard of, and indeed already take glucosamine as a supplement. I am certainly a fan and have been taking it for many years. Whether it’s been the reason why I’ve been running for over 40-years – who knows! However, something is working. So, what is...

The end of yet another year. Christmas is here and a New Year dawns. I can't believe how fast time goes. Our lives are so busy that time just seems to pass by more quickly each year. But so do events – planned and otherwise – happy and tragic! I don't know about you,...

By Kate Holt (International athlete) Buying recovery shakes, powders, gels and drinks can be expensive, but not all supplements have to be. If you are looking for a cheap way to improve your running performance, then taking a few minutes to read this article is...

By international athlete Kate Holt Whether you are a serious athlete or running just for pleasure, without self-belief, you won’t fulfil your potential or even get out the door to run at all. To live a life of high achievement in sport, business or your chosen...

Nitrates: runners gold! Us runners are always searching for gains to make us fitter, faster and stronger, and less injury prone. There is so much we can do to make improvements and protect ourselves, including eating certain foods. There has been a lot of speculation...

High-quality Omega-3 oil: from wild Alaskan cod. I’ve been asked by the agent of one of my premiership footballer clients to find the best source of Omega-3 fish oil to supply to some of the world’s greatest footballers. This is what I recommended. My search leads me...

Betaine (Trimethylglycine) Trimethylglycine (TMG) is an amino acid derivative that occurs in plants. Trimethylglycine was the first betaine discovered; originally it was merely called betaine because, in the 19th century, it was found in sugar beets. [1] Since then,...

‘Nature itself is the best medicine.’ Hippocrates The power to heal your posture, your body chemistry and your mind is at your fingertips... you simply have to take action and have the discipline and strength of mind to continue the maintenance.  See my Power Trifecta...

‘The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power'. I'm talking directly to YOU right now. Your decisions are based on your past. Your fears are also based on previous events and people. That has passed now! It has gone, and it cannot be changed. It is only...