Forrest Gump is one of my favourite films and with the new year fast approaching, I know there will be many wanting to start or get back into running as a resolution. Great! Here are a few tips to help you on your way. 1. Set a goal - For your new year's resolution to 'stick', there needs a reason, a compelling reason. A 'why'. A goal! Your goal will be important because there will be days you will not want to go out and run in the cold/wet/dark, but a reminder of your goal w

We'll make a skater out of you yet! The following six foot drills, illustrated below are to simply walk on the outside of the foot (invert the foot), walk on the inside of the foot (evert the foot), walk with a toe-in or pigeon-toed gait (adduct the foot), walk backwards on the toes, walk with the toes pointing out (a la Charlie Chaplin) and with the shoes back on, walk on the heels - this protects against bruising the heel. image courtesy of skimoves.me · done daily or ever