Training Articles

Motivation & Psychology
Beat the winter running blues

We’re looking forward to drier weather – in fact. Even daring to dream of sunshine and digging out some shorts.

Training Advice
The runner’s guide to strength training

If you’re serious about running, it’s time to get serious about strength training. Read on for our tips on strength training for runners.

Nutrition & Hydration
Pancake Power

With Shrove Tuesday, otherwise known as Pancake Day, around the corner, it’s time to dust off the recipe book and start practising your flipping action.

Motivation & Psychology
How to keep a positive and motivated mindset

Here are some tips to stay positive, keep motivated, and help you to look after your mind and mental health.

Training Advice
Indoor Workout Tips

Getting the opportunity to fit exercise into your schedule at the moment can be a challenge - here's our tips to get the most out of your sessio…

Training Advice
The Runners’ Guide to Christmas

Ah, the festive season - a time for family, food and, err…running?

Training Advice
Running Tips and Tricks

We’ve just about had enough of dreary days. We’re looking forward to drier weather – in fact, we’re even daring to dream of sunshine (err, what’…

Motivation & Psychology
Blow Off The Cobwebs!

As the evenings get darker earlier, now is a great time to blow off the cobwebs and focus your attention on your winter running goals.

Nutrition & Hydration
Recovery Nutrition FAQ

This recovery nutrition FAQ guide will tell you everything you need to know about recovery nutrition after your half marathon.

Training Advice
10 Tips to Stay Injury Free

We’ve pulled together our ten top tips for avoiding strains, sprains, shin splints and more. Let’s go!

Starting Out
Tyney’s Terrific Running Tips

Tyney the Tortoise reveals his terrific running tips ahead of the upcoming Junior & Mini and Family events!

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