Training Articles

Training Advice
3 Inner-City Manchester Training Routes

Here are three handy go-to Inner-city Manchester training routes that we regularly use when we are short on time for planning.

Training Advice
Common Running Injuries – and how to handle them

There are some common running injuries that can cause problems for runners of all abilities from time to time.

Event Day Tips
Make The Most Of The Shortest Day Of The Year

Here are 6 tips to get you out of the house and running in the dark despite it being the shortest day of the year…

Motivation & Psychology
10 Things You Might Not Know About A Marathon

Here are ten facts about the 26.2mile event that you might not know!…

Training Advice
Tips on Running Up Hills

If you focus on integrating hills into your running routine, you’ll be astonished at the benefits that come your way.

Training Advice
Why Does Speedwork Work?

Adding a little speedwork to your training will help you on your way to better times, at a range of distances from 5km all the way up to marathon!

Training Advice
Give cross training a go

Shaking up your exercise routine with cross training can do wonders for your running performance. And it has other benefits, too.

Nutrition & Hydration
What To Eat Before A Run

When it comes to pre-run nutrition, your best bet is to play it safe. And by safe, we mean familiar.

Motivation & Psychology
Six Ways To Spice Up Your Training

Here are six training tips that’ll have you feeling faster, stronger and more confident in no time. Best of all, they're free!

Nutrition & Hydration
Fuel Up With Dark Chocolate

There are occasions when you can indulge an appetite for refined or sugar foods, like dark chocolate, white bread or jam.

Nutrition & Hydration
Why Caffeine Can Be Good For Running

LET’S raise a mug to caffeine. For its all-round boosting ability and cheapness and the fact that even scientists say it works.

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