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Congratulations! Now that you’ve done all the hard work, including the months of training, and completed a marathon, it’s time to give yourself a little

For runners, blisters are like the final boss in a video game. During a marathon, you’ve battled ‘Misjudged Pacing’, ‘Gel-Based Nausea’ and ‘The Wall’ and

If you’ve ever followed a race training plan, you’ll know it’s not just about running; it’s about running strategically. That’s why nearly every plan includes

The recent news that a six-year-old boy has completed a marathon in the US has sparked debate around what amount of running is safe for

At an age where many of his contemporaries are winding down, the man they call the Grey Kenyan is somehow speeding up. On Sunday Jo

Legendary US distance runner Frank Shorter once said: ‘You have to forget your last marathon before you try another. Your mind can’t know what’s coming.’

It should go without saying that running is a high-impact sport. So if it seems like you and your running buddies are constantly taking turns

I’ve always been able to sleep like a log for a good seven hours a night. Back when I was training for Ironman triathlons, I

For many runners, the desire to do a marathon is about personal challenge. You might want to test your limits or prove that you can

What do you shout to encourage runners when you’re a spectator at a race? ‘Keep going!’? ‘You can do it!’? ‘Nearly there!’? If you’re never

Trail running is freedom — freedom from the distractions of city roads and freedom to explore the beauty of nature and a different style of

I had no idea that running was going to be a long-term hobby, I just thought that I’d run a few shorter races before taking

The language and advice around training for endurance sports tends to be dominated by physical factors – increasing your strength, improving your lactate threshold or

The taper is the part marathon training all runners look forward to, almost as much as crossing the finish line at the end of those

Modern life is stressful. A 2021 study found that one in 5 UK workers feel stressed more than 50 per cent of the time, while

The past 18 months have been stressful enough to move a Zen Buddhist to distraction. Amid pandemics, global lockdowns, and the climate crisis, keeping calm

There are many times in your running training where you have to push the limits. These sessions can often be just as hard on the

Mastering our pacing is a skill which takes time and practice.  It’s one of the fundamentals of running racing, and it’s normally easy to spot

When was the last time that you went for a run without a watch, or a phone? Let’s imagine trying that for a moment. Will

Have you ever been running a race, and you are counting down the distances in your head, with one final push on the last 500m,

In my early days as a runner, I, like most, didn’t give any thought to my breathing. But after dealing with several injuries, I went

Squats are an amazing compound exercise that all runners should incorporate into their strength training routine. If you want to be sure that you are

A third of our lives are spent sleeping and we all know that it is essential for mental and physical wellbeing. This is even truer

The Importance of Strength Training All runners should fit strength into their weekly training plan. While running should be the most integral part of your

Beginners to running can be flummoxed by the large variety of running shoes on display in the local sports shop! Here are some basic tips