Training Articles

Nutrition & Hydration
The Best Carbs for Runners + 2 delicious pasta recipes

Carbs are essentially your own personal energy source, helping you power through your run. And we've got two delicious pasta recipes for you!

Nutrition & Hydration
Hydration tips for runners

Staying hydrated is key for runners of all abilities. Our tips help to resolve the confusion around hydration.

Training Advice
Your Complete Guide to Stretching

Stretching before and after a run is about more than just a satisfying feeling – it’s vital for lengthening muscles, increasing flexibility and movement.

Motivation & Psychology
Sleep tight, run better

Sleep has a vital role in helping our body and minds run smoothly, and less sleep can actually have a negative impact on running performance.

Event Day Tips
Pre-Race Checklist: What You Should Be Doing Now

What *are* carbohydrates anyway?  Carbohydrates are a type of macronutrient found in lots of foods. Once they’re digested, the body turns carbs…

Starting Out
How Often Should I Run?

All you need to know on how many times a week you should be running…

Starting Out
4 Tips for Anyone Just Getting into Running

As straightforward as the hobby of running becomes after a while, it helps to know where to start. Here’s our advice for anyone who is new to running.

Training Advice
Common Running Injuries and How To Spot Them

Most running injuries are overuse ones - meaning that they creep up on you gradually.

Training Advice
How to smash your PB

How do you turn your new PB dream into a reality? We’ve got five helpful tips to get you on your way.

Starting Out
How to Track Your Runs Without Spending Money

Get the lowdown on how to track your runs without spending a fortune and hear exactly why it can be a great idea for your training.

Event Day Tips
Keeping Cool In Fancy Dress

Every year we see hundreds of incredible outfits. We have some tips on how to get round your run without having to ditch the outfit after mile one.

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