Polly's blog

Come in, come in – have a sit down. Or lie down, perhaps. Welcome to my blog! A dive into all things running / running related. Stick the kettle on and have a flick through.

Latest Posts

“I run but I’m not a runner”

Being a runner is a big part of my identity... but where is the boundary between someone who runs and being a runner?

Numberitis and the fear of progress

Your coach is not trying to murder you dear runner, instead you might be struck by a case of “numberitis”.

Running coach apps and the human coach

The benefits of human coach according to a human coach

“Isn’t strength and conditioning just weightlifting?” and other questions

Why S&C is so much more than lifting weights

Overstriding in runners

How to stop putting the brakes on your running

Recovery: how much time is enough?

The recovery v fitness balance