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Whatever your running ability, you’ll find some great advice and motivational support to help you enjoy running even more. From starting out with the right kit, to nutritional advice and training tips, we’ve got you covered.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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10 Tips To Get You Running This January

Taking your first step outdoors in January can be tough. Here are our 10 tips to get your running this January.

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Soup Up Your Training

Few dishes are superior to soup in terms of replenishing the vitamins and fluids lost in training. Here's a recipe for you to try!

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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…

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How to have a no-pressure new year

The New Year period shouldn’t be your punishment for indulging or relaxing over Christmas. Give yourself a break, get motivated and be kind to yourself.

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Power Up Your Porridge

All hail the mighty porridge. It's the perfect pre-run breakfast. Here's two delicious porridge recipes for you to try!

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Running Through The Winter

To help kick back the slump through the dark winter months, follow our tips to keep motivated, and stay safe and healthy along the way.

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Should You Train With A Cold?

We answer the tricky question every athlete has to ask themselves at least once or twice a year…

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Running Tips and Tricks

It can be scary reading through ALL of the running advice out there when you are a beginner, or even a seasoned runner! To get you through the s…

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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.

Event Day Tips
Recovery Nutrition FAQ

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

Event Day Tips
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!

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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!

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Hydration tips for runners

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

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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.

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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

Those early morning alarms have been answered. You’ve laced up your shoes, done your stretches and got out there. The hard work is done, right?…

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How Often Should I Run?

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

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