General Training

General Training
What To Eat Before A Run

Don’t let hungry thoughts eat into your run!

General Training
Why Caffeine Can Be Good For Running

Caffeine has come a long way since its days as the dietary pariah of sport. Now everyone is drinking to its benefits, says Peta Bee

General Training
Six Ways To Spice Up Your Training

Hold on to your HIITs! If you’re looking to spice up your running, you’re in the right place. Here are six training tips that’ll have you feeling faster, stronger and more confident in no time. Best of all, they're free!

General Training
Fuel Up With Dark Chocolate

Did someone say chocolate was good for runners?

General Training
5 Reasons To Make The Most Of The Lighter Nights

The clocks have gone forward, the nights will be lighter - here are five great reasons why you should feel inspired to dust off those trainers and get moving

General Training
5 Top Portsmouth Running Routes

Whether you’re training for the Simplyhealth Great South Run or simply want to find somewhere new to run, we want to share with you some of the gems that the Portsmouth area has to offer.

Event Day Tips
Everything you need to know about your first half-marathon

First ever marathon? Here’s some words of advice, from the runners themselves.

General Training
Great Places To Run In And Around Newcastle

Whether you are a local or a runner who wants to explore the area before the Simplyhealth Great North Run, Newcastle has plenty to offer.

General Training
Great Places To Run In And Around Glasgow

Summer is the perfect time to abandon the treadmill to run outdoors. It’s a great way to discover what your local area has to offer and, if you’re lucky, you might even get a bit of a tan.

General Training
How to Run with Your Dog

How bringing your canine friends along while training can help and hinder your run

General Training
Why Do Push Ups

If there's one conditioning exercise you should be doing, it's the push-up

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