3 Reasons Water is Crucial for Runners
Whether you’re an elite runner, run for fun or your health, water is essential. Hydration before, during and after running are key. In this article, […]
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Applying the Compound Effect to Running
I recently read ‘The Compound Effect’ by Darren Hardy. I was startled by the simple yet powerful nature of this seemingly mystical effect to achieve […]
3 Tips for Staying Motivated to Run
It’s true that it can sometimes be hard to find the motivation to keep running. We all experience highs and lows, it’s normal and a […]
4 Creative Ways to Make Your Runs More Fun
Ever wanted some tips, tricks and ideas for making running more fun? You’re in the right place! In this article, we look at 4 creative […]
5 Great Reasons to Run an Event as a Group
Running events, like marathons and mud-runs, are an excellent way to progress your athletic abilities whilst being a tonne of fun. But why do them […]
11 Top Tips for Running Longer Distances
A friend recently asked me ‘have you got any tips for running longer distances?’ Having just completed a marathon training run for an ultra-marathon I […]
30 Running Themed Quiz Questions
Ah, the much-loved quiz. Thanks to Coronavirus, it appears that everyone is doing a quiz every week now. For runners wanting to host a running […]
5 Creative Fundraising Ideas for Runners
Who doesn’t love a bit of fundraising? Generating funds for charities whilst raising their profile is a beautiful thing. Runners typically fundraise through obvious means, […]
6 Ways to Improve Your Running During Coronavirus Lockdown
A huge proportion of the world’s population is currently under a form of lockdown thanks to the coronavirus. Staying indoors for weeks on end, the […]
The Best way to Start a Running habit: Incorporate it into your Identity
Committing to a new habit, like running, can be a challenge for many people. Whilst all the intensions of starting to run regularly are there, […]
6 Top Ways to Stay Fit During Coronavirus Self-Isolation
Coronavirus is currently rampaging its way across the globe. A key piece of public health advice being given by governments around the world is around […]
5 Top Tips for Always Squeezing a Run in
We all live busy lives, let’s face it. Work, family, hobbies, studying and travelling fill lots of our day. If you’re not careful, it can […]
3 Ways I’ve Been Learning a New Language Whilst Running
I recently decided to start learning French. Like lots of us, I am relatively busy and don’t have hours to dedicate to learning a new […]
I Got Lost Running in a Foreign Country and Loved it
Us runners love to plan everything perfectly. Our nutrition, the route we’re taking, how many miles we’re going to accumulate, the time a run should […]
Why Humans are Born to Run
If I had a penny for the number of times people tell me ‘I’m just not made for running’ or ‘humans just shouldn’t run’, I’d […]