Run with Karen

26/09/2025

Running workshop with 🤩 great opportunity to get some targeted running coaching at a full 400m athletics track from the hugely experienced run coach Karen Weir. Get signed up 🙌

08/06/2025

🧠 Why More Isn’t Always Best When Training

In the world of exercise, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that more volume, more workouts, more intensity = better results. But here’s the truth: more isn’t always better—better is better.

📉 The Overtraining Trap
When we chase volume instead of smart programming, we increase the risk of overtraining, injury, and burnout. Your body needs time to recover and adapt. Without rest, you’re not building strength—you’re breaking it down.

⚖️ Quality Over Quantity
One well-executed WOD with proper intensity, solid mechanics, and focus beats three rushed sessions with sloppy form. More reps don’t equal better fitness—more intention does.

🎯 Know Your Goals
Are you training to compete? Stay healthy? Be a better parent, athlete, human? Your goals should dictate your volume, not your ego.

💡 Train Smart, Not Just Hard
Respect the programming created by the coaches. Listen to your coach. Listen to your body. Progress isn’t about doing everything—it’s about doing the right things consistently.

🧠 Word From The Coach
Sometimes our sessions will only include an 8-10 minute workout and we perform skill work around this, sometimes they only include strength work with some accessories, sometimes they will include a 35 minute+ workout.

The thing is, you cannot do it all everyday. Although we do often see people try.
Full time athletes can be seen doing multiple sessions a day and even they can burn out and often require close psychological monitoring.

We understand you absolutely love training and we love you coming to our box to train, and if there’s a day where you can train multiple times then go ahead and crack on, but maybe take a day off the next day or two to recover.

Our sessions are designed around our core beliefs “Exercise to energise, not paralyse”

02/06/2025

28/05/2025

Ever wanted to escape the city and pounding the pavements? Want to run the trails and get more efficient at running up and down hill? Our Women’s Trail Running Retreat in the Peak District could be just what you need. Come and join like-minded women for some stunning guided runs, hill running technique session, yoga with and strength training session. There will be lots of lovely food too as the retreat is fully catered and all meals are included including tea and coffee available all day. There will also be plenty of opportunity to relax and find a quiet spot to read, chat with your fellow runners or just rest. and I can’t wait to welcome you to our local trails. Single and twin rooms available. Retreat starts with coffee and cake on Sunday 5th October and ends after breakfast on Wednesday 8th October. For more information or to reserve your place please DM me.

24/03/2025

Delighted to announce the next Women’s Trail Running Retreat set in the stunning Peak District in collaboration with . Join us for an all inclusive retreat to indulge your passion for running in beautiful surroundings with like-minded ladies. You’ll be well fed with all meals included and stay in cosy accommodation at . Single and shared rooms available. As well as running we’ll treat you to a strength and conditioning session which can be tailored to all abilities, there will be a restorative yoga class with our good friend and other activities will be added based on the profile of our guests. And you can be sure there will also be plenty of time for rest and relaxation. All runs are guided and this retreat is suitable for a wide variety of abilities, whether a complete beginner to trail running or someone who already loves the hills and trails - we’ll make sure you have a great experience. DM if you have any questions or to reserve your place.

21/03/2024

My second running related gift this week (I’m a lucky girl!) are these amazing running shoes, coming to me via . Thanks for sorting out CrossFit coaches far and wide! The happen to match my run leggings perfectly too 😉

21/03/2024

A lovely surprise I recently received from the talented . Lots of advice for all levels of runner and I’m featured in it 🤩 so get yourself a copy. And don’t forget to check out Jenni’s RunPod podcast too.