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.
Training Advice
How to hit your perfect half marathon pace
Nailing your half marathon pace can make all the difference between a strong finish and a painful last few miles.
Training Advice
Interval training – what is it and how does it help your running?
Interval training for runners involves short intervals of high-intensity work. Read our guide to learn why you should integrate it into your training plan.
Nutrition & Hydration
Supplements to Support your Running Journey
“What supplements should I be taking when I’m training?” is a question that Paul Chamberlain, Product Training Director at Solgar, is often asked.
Training Advice
What happens to my body when running?
There are a few strange side effects to running. From runny noses to a sudden urge to ‘go’, find out why it happens.
Training Advice
Plan a new running route
Runners World caught up with Great Run ambassador Eilish McColgan to hear more about her return from injury, her favourite Great Run moments and…
Training Advice
How to use a foam roller
A 10-20 minute session a couple of times a week is enough to get you started. Read on for our tips on how to use a foam roller.
Event Day Tips
A runner’s guide to tapering
Tapering will help you to avoid injury and maybe even enhance your final performance. Read our guide to tapering to find out more.
Training Advice
What is Plyometrics?
Plyometrics is the latest exercise craze for runners - but exactly what is plyometrics, and will it help you run faster?
Training Advice
Find a running club in the North East
Starting out? Our guide to some of the running clubs in Newcastle and beyond should help to point you in the right direction.
Training Advice
The dos and don’ts of treadmill running
Take a look at our tips for indoor running and take your gym session from dreadmilling, to top treadmilling.
