Warm Weather Training

Back in 1969, George Harrison (penned the lyrics to the title Here Comes The Sun for The Beatles famous Abbey Road album) captured a feeling every runner knows—the sheer relief and optimism that comes with brighter days and fresh starts. As winter miles fade and spring arrives, there’s no better time to reset, refocus, and…

RUN FUELLED NOT FASTED

We constantly get asked questions about fasted running, so here’s my take on it!  Firstly what is it?  Fasted training is when exercise is performed without prior food intake. It has been explored for its potential to enhance fat oxidation in runners and it is often ‘promoted’ on social media by so-called running experts (not…

SEB COE ‘DOUBLE KICK’ SESSION

Reliving an Iconic Rivalry: NLC Track Night Inspired by Coe vs. Ovett’s 1980 Olympic Battle This Friday, our NLC Track session takes inspiration from one of the greatest showdowns in middle-distance history—the legendary Seb Coe vs. Steve Ovett clash in the 1980 Moscow Olympic 1500m final. Join us as NLC Coach Matt Long takes us…

Paula Radcliffe

THE MARATHON JOURNEY

NEW LEVELS COACH MATT LONG CELEBRATES PAULA RADCLIFFE’S MARATHON LEGACY.  In a reflective piece, New Levels Coach Matt Long, delves into the inspiring journey of Paula Radcliffe through her extraordinary marathon career. Highlighting her unmatched achievements and resilience across the grueling 26.2 miles, Long explores the determination, strategy, and spirit that defined Radcliffe’s rise as…

ULTRA AMBITION

NEW LEVELS COACH MATT LONG GOES THE EXTRA MILE: Several recent podcasts have touched on the work of our growing trail and ultra running contingent. There are lessons to be learned from just a couple we’ve picked out from Episodes 23 with Tom Evans (https://www.newlevelscoaching.co.uk/captivate-podcast/episode-23-tom-evans- 2024-race-plan-inc-utmb/) and more recently Episode 33 with James Tilley (https://www.newlevelscoaching.co.uk/captivate-podcast/episode-33-james-tilley-…

BLAZING A TRAIL

New Levels Coach Matt Long blazes a trail by focusing on how you can tackle off road running: Speak to any half decent trail runner and they will often stifle a smile while smugly telling road runners venturing onto the trails for the one-off excursion that, “Road fitness does not automatically translate”. So why not?…