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We’ve got hundreds of articles filled with our best tips on everything from training schedules, motivation, nutrition, footwear and breathing techniques, to crafting your best running playlist and best practices for before, during and after your run.

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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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How Does Gait Analysis Help Me As A Runner?

Gait analysis can identify bad habits which can lead to injury. Here is our handy guide from physiotherapist and runner Jenny Blizard…

Event Day Tips
What To Eat To Fuel Your Run

The best advice when training is to stick a healthy, balanced diet.

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Try These Recipes for Some Great Meal Inspiration

If you're trying to cook a little more, try new recipes, or maybe just eat a little healthier then we’ve got some recipes for you to try.

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How Does Protein Help Runners?

Protein can massively help your runs, allowing you to run further and faster. Learn about what to eat and when to hit your protein and running goals.

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Why Massage Is So Good For Runners

Massage isn’t just a feel-good way to indulge or pamper yourself, it is a powerful tool to help you take charge of your health and wellbeing. 

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Why running together is awesome

The benefits of running as a group are immense. Here’s five reasons why you should give #RunningTogether a go:

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Choosing A Bristol Running Club

With Great Bristol Half Marathon approaching, could joining a running club help with your pace?…

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Choose Yoga To Become A Stronger Runner

As well as being a great stretching exercise, yoga can also help you as a runner to sidestep injuries. Here are some postures to try...

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How To Compete Without Meat

More high-profile names than ever are proving that a vegetarian diet can enhance performance progress rather than reverse it.

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How to Improve Your Running Posture

Getting your running posture right can make your runs so much easier. Here are some tips to improve your running posture.

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Six smart steps to healthy joints

Physiotherapist Jenny Blizzard's advice on joint preparation and how to maintain good joint health.

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Six Foods Every Runner Should Eat

Forget expensive supplements and shakes. The best sports nutrition products are right under your nose.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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10 Things You Might Not Have Known About A Marathon

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

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Running up that hill

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

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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!

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