Paul Larkins
Freelance writer specialising in running
Paul Larkins is a retired English middle-distance runner and a sub 4 minute miler. He still ranks in the all-time British Top 30 for 1,500m. He’s raced the Ironman 70.3 Worlds and has edited Athletics Weekly and Running Fitness magazine.
Recent articles by Paul Larkins
30 speedwork sessions that will improve your run pace
Ignore speedwork at your peril, says Paul Larkins. By mixing up your run pace, your overall run performance will come on in leaps and bounds
What is fartlek training?
Fartlek means training at different paces and speeds within one training session and can be applied to swimming, cycling and running. Paul Larkins explains more…
How to beat dehydration
Dehydration will severely reduce your training and race performance, but you can stop it before it stops you. Paul Larkins and Jill Leckey keep you on track
Running: 5 drills that will improve your run technique
Adding some simple drills to your run training could vastly improve your running form, and they needn’t take long. Paul Larkins limbers up…
How to start running after a calf injury
Paul Larkins explains the best ways to get your running back on track without risking further injury
What is overspeed run training?
Run coach Paul Larkins explains the benefits of overspeed run training and how to do it
Are heel-to-toe drop differences in run shoes overrated?
Paul Larkins has some heel-to-toe drop advice for heel strikers looking for a new set of running shoes
How to shave 3 minutes off your 10k run time in 6 weeks
Paul Larkins explains how to shave 3 minutes off your 10k run time in just 6 weeks
How to start running
Beginning running is simple, fantastically healthy and can be adapted to fit any lifestyle, says Paul Larkins. Here are his top tips for starting running
Run technique & training: 9 common mistakes triathletes make
Former top GB athlete and 220 running coach, triathlete Paul Larkins explains 9 common mistakes triathletes make in the run leg and provides advice on how to correct them
Tight hamstrings Q&A: how can I stretch them out?
Run coach Paul Larkins advises a reader who has been left with tight hamstrings after a knee operation and a period of inactivity
How long should you rest after a big training run?
Avoid injury when you’re racking up the training miles with our help