Run Performance Lab

29/05/2026

Here's some fundamental drills to help any athlete run quicker:

A-Skip
B-Skip
C-Skip

Perfrom 5-10 times on each leg, before a hard workout or race.

These will help your speed, coordination and overall running mechanics.

Very popular amongst Kenyan runners to help build tendon stiffness by activating the 'stretch-reflex'

Ideally done after a steady warm up (10-15 mins a light jogging), followed by some strides👇

Strides are sub maximal sprints, designed to help you bridge the warm up and the workout. I Recommend doing 4 x 15-20 seconds with a steady jog back recovery. Starting approximately 80% of your 'maximum' speed, accelerating to 90-95%, before gently decelerating.

performed the above before a hard interval session, where he ran 3 x 500m in 71 seconds, as he continues his quest of running 13:45 for the 5000m and his first GB vest🤞🙏🐢

02/05/2026

Well done to Oli on a brilliant solo effort at this morning's Hull Parkrun. Taking 24 seconds off the old Course Record, which has stood for over 15 years, by running 14:22!

Todays ends part 1 of a peak record breaking week for Oli, with the main event next weekend

Check out his progression from 2014, when he was only 10 years old 🫨

Oli is a Hull born local lad, living only 2 miles down the road from East Park. He's proud to put Hull and the local parkrun on the map🙌

Stay turned for some more news about his progress

18/04/2026

Good luck to all those racing Manchester marathon tomorrow, London Marathon next week, and any others also coming up.

You've done the training ✔️
The weather looks good ✔️
You've carb loaded✔️
You've got your plan ✔️

Time the execute. . .

28/03/2026

With the ever growing popularity of running within the world, we've seen thousands of new runners locally, and with that has come new 'running experts', coaches, groups and Physios. Running is now seen as something cool, when it was once strange to many who didn't understand the 'best sport in the world', and it's many benefits.

Well for both myself (Kris) and , it's business as usual. We've been doing this for the best part of two decades, before it was cool, before it was a trend, and before there was lots of money to be made from it.

We continue to offer the runners of Hull and East Yorkshire the best service possible, with regards to the above, and have had the best success doing so, backed with the experience, qualifications and results

Your boys from the Runperformancelab

23/03/2026

The Runperformancelab is Delighted to welcome Jordan on board. Continuing with our expansion, which is to help as many runners as we can reach thier potential, Jordan offers specific run related 1-2-1 Strength and conditioning sessions. The importance of Strength training for runners is very well documented, not only for performance but also overall health and injury avoidance. What's not always well known is how advantageous it is to have someone supervising, whilst you carrying out your weekly sessions. Taking the burden away from you, having to think about the perfect form, volume, intensity, frequency etc. He's some words from the man. . .

‘Hey, I’m Jordan!

I’m a qualified Level 3 PT, nutrition and weight management advisor. I’m passionate about helping individuals reach their personal goals and through tailored programming, consistent effort and ongoing support, I can help you establish sustainable habits for a healthier and happier lifestyle.

My background includes experience in a variety of sports, from recreational to national level competition, alongside over 10 years of strength and conditioning training with competitive running being my current focus. My specialisms include muscular strength and endurance training, advanced resistance training and cardiovascular endurance training.’

15/03/2026

Two posts in two days, must mean something pretty special. . .

Well done Oli on your continued development as an athlete and top guy. It's been a great start to the year for Oli, first he won the Ferriby 10 mile, then he took the win at the Snake Lane 10 mile, then he ran 29 minutes at the trafford 10k. However, in his peak winter race and final one to finish the block, I think he saved his best for last. . .
. Shaving 25 seconds of his personal best to run 14:03 at the podium 5k in Leicester. Oli ran in the C race last year where he sprinted for the win. Now he's lining up in the Elite races against some professional athletes.

We've been advising Oli since he was 18 years old (now 22) and we're pleased to say, he's been completely injury free for 4 years now and it's been nothing but smooth steady progress. No over inflated mileage or training intensities he can't handle. Congratulations to him and his hard work in getting here, long may it continue 👏

14/03/2026

04/03/2026

This year’s annual run trip to Portugal has now been and gone, and what a trip it was! This time of year can seem to drag on with the cold, grey, and more than likely rainy days, so a bit of winter sun helps make training and relaxing much more enjoyable.

We make time for running every day, either in the mornings or evenings, along with a larger track and Fartlek session. There’s then plenty of time for relaxing and making the most of what the area has to offer. This year we had quite a few EYRR members bring their families along with them, and they all had a lovely time with plenty of activities for kids too.

If you’d be interested in joining next year’s trip, feel free to message me for more info.

02/03/2026

Huge congratulations to all who ran the North Lincs Half Marathon yesterday! Some amazing achievements from our coached athletes. Here are a few standout performances for various reasons. .fit smashed 13 minutes off her PB, realising her potential after switching from ultras to road races. continued his incredible comeback from 10 years away from the sport, with another massive PB, in 71:30. Nat dominated her age category again with another win and a life time best of 1:21. park overcame years of injuries to achieve a lifetime best at 60, in 1:38. Our coaching service offers expert guidance for runners, covering training, injury prevention, strength work, and gait analysis.

24/01/2026

This Sunday the Ferriby 10 miler marks a very important milestone for me. To be in a position to have a business I’ve put so much time and passion into be able to sponsor a race that I’ve loved and have ran multiple times… it’s such a honour. I’m grateful to be working alongside my club and to have the opportunity to support a local race in this way.

I’m excited to support all runners on Sunday, but especially excited to be cheering on quite a few runners I now coach. One of whom may threaten to take the course record from me 👀

Good luck to everyone racing- I’ll be cheering you on up that hill!

23/12/2025

Running can have it's ups and downs. We've all had them. That's life.

The worst piece of advice I was ever given was to drop carbs from my diet. In doing so, I starved my body from the most reliable and readily available energy source for runners. Placing my body in a desperate position in search of energy, which lead it to draw energy from my spine and pelvis, slowly weakening the bones I had strengthened for 15 years prior.

And the worst decision I ever made was believing I was 'supposed to look" like elite Kenyans in order to run fast. Disregarding my body's natural frame.

Don't do it guys! Take care of yourself