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Stephen Hands
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Runner's Life

Every Runner Needs Support

Why runners should never underestimate the value of an understanding partner

6 min read3 days ago

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Every Runner Needs Support

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Stephen Hands
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Runner's Life

Does Your Running Stride Seem Shorter?

It could be you are getting older!

5 min readJun 6, 2024

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Does Your Running Stride Seem Shorter?

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Stephen Hands

A View From Cornwall: Election Fever!! Not!

The politicians are in town. Can only mean one thing. It’s election time again!

5 min readMay 30, 2024

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A View From Cornwall: Election Fever!! Not!

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Stephen Hands
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Runner's Life

Is Running Slower Just a Natural Part of Aging?

Rejecting disappointment and accepting the challenge aging brings to runners

6 min readMay 28, 2024

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Is Running Slower Just a Natural Part of Aging?

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Stephen Hands
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Runner's Life

Should You Always Look to Perfect Your Running Style?

My leg flick has disappeared!

5 min readMay 16, 2024

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Should You Always Look to Perfect Your Running Style?

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Stephen Hands
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Runner's Life

How To Beat Those Running Inner Demons and Make It to the Finish Line

I ran at my quickest pace for some time the other day. It felt great and rewarding, and that progress was being made. Afterwards, that is…

6 min readMay 11, 2024

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Stephen Hands
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Runner's Life

The Real Reason I Turned to Running From Soccer

I always thought I gave up playing soccer and turned to running because I broke my leg. However, I think running was always calling and…

5 min readMay 1, 2024

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The Real Reason I Turned to Running From Soccer

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Stephen Hands
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Runner's Life

Feeling Sluggish, Should I Run?

You know those days. You have planned a run but you feel a bit sluggish. Mind and body are not quite up for it and the temptation to take…

5 min readApr 25, 2024

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Feeling Sluggish, Should I Run?

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Stephen Hands
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Runner's Life

Keep Your Friends Close, Your Running Kit Closer

Ten weeks of dedicated half-marathon training. Tick. Feeling completely prepared. Tick. Youthful enthusiasm in abundance. Tick. Travel up…

4 min readApr 17, 2024

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Keep Your Friends Close, Your Running Kit Closer

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Stephen Hands
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Is Competitive Pride Preventing My Return to Running Races?

I can’t just switch off my competitive mindset. Sometimes, I wish I could, but try as I might that mindset is inherent and very rigid. It…

5 min readApr 9, 2024

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Is Competitive Pride Preventing My Return to Running Races?

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Stephen Hands

Stephen Hands

A freelance writer based in beautiful Cornwall in the UK. A runner looking to share their thoughts and experiences from three decades of running.

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