Training Articles
Training Advice
Get Started Investing: Training for Financial Fitness
If you’re a runner looking to get into investing, here’s a guide to getting your finances fit for investing.
Starting Out
A Guide to Junior and Mini Great Run Events
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? Our Great Run Junior and Mini events are an opportunity to get the whole family moving.
Event Day Tips
The New Runner’s Guide to Running Events
If you’re new to running you may feel daunted at the thought of taking part in a big running event. Read our first-timer tips here.
Motivation & Psychology
What is a Runner’s High, and How to Catch One
A rush of endorphins, a state of euphoria, a feeling of intense joy - just a few of the ways that people describe a runner’s high.
Event Day Tips
How To Be The Greatest Spectator Ever
Supporters play a huge role in building that electric atmosphere on event day. Read on to be the greatest Great Run supporter you can.
Training Advice
Returning to Running after Pregnancy
A good place to start before returning to running after pregnancy is with low-impact exercise and general strengthening exercises.
Training Advice
Jeffing: The Run Walk Technique
Heard of Jeffing? Read here to learn the run walk technique, the method and the mindset.
Event Day Tips
Where to go to celebrate your Great Scottish Run achievement
After you’ve collected your medal and goody bag, you’re going to want to celebrate. Read here for some recommendations on where to go post-event to celebrate.
Event Day Tips
Where to go to celebrate smashing the Great South Run
After you’ve collected your medal and goody bag, you’re going to want to celebrate. Read here for some recommendations on where to go post-event.
Event Day Tips
Know what to expect – your Great South Run route
New to Great South Run? Read on to find out what to expect from your Great South Run route and how to apply this to your training
Training Advice
Get race ready with Aqua Pura brand ambassador Jess Learmonth MBE
Become race ready with the Great Run Series Hydration Partner Aqua Pura and their brand ambassador Jess Learmonth, GB Olympic Gold Triathlete.
