Training Articles

Training Advice
Smart Moves to Keep Your Running Fresh

Enhance your running this season, with a little help from the Official Personal Care Partner of the AJ Bell Great Run Series, Mitchum.

Event Day Tips
10 things to expect at the Great North Run

New to taking part in the Great North Run? Here's a quick explainer on 10 things to expect at this year's event.

Event Day Tips
Seven Things to Expect at the Great North 10K

If you’re a first-timer, or thinking about signing up, our guide tells you everything you need to know.

Event Day Tips
Know what to expect – your Great North 5k route

Read here for a quick explainer and hints and hacks on your Great North 5k route.

Event Day Tips
Know what to expect – your Great South 5k route

Take a closer look at that Great South Run 5k route and see how you can turn your knowledge into your best run yet.

Event Day Tips
Know what to expect – your Great North 10k Route

Read on for a more detailed run-down of what to expect from the mighty Great North 10k - and how to train accordingly.

Event Day Tips
Keep the celebrations going at the Great North 10k

Once you’ve made the decision to enter, there’s another vital choice you need to make: where to head afterwards for post run celebrations?

Event Day Tips
10 Reasons to Love the Great Scottish Run

Read on for 10 reasons why you can’t afford to miss the friendliest - and most fun - run north of the border.

Event Day Tips
10 Reasons Why Runners Love the Great South Run

What makes this Portsmouth race so special? Read on for our runners’ top 10 reasons to love this 10 mile beauty.

Event Day Tips
Know what to expect – your Great Manchester Run route

We’ve got all the info you need to train for the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run. Our knowledge and route-specific training tips will help you.

Event Day Tips
Where to continue the party after the Great Manchester Run

Every year at the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run, you blow us away with commitment to the party. Here's where to continue the party.

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