Training Advice

Your Complete Guide to Stretching
Stretching before and after a run is about more than…

Put The Spring Back In Your Step
We can all do our part to stay healthy and protect those who are more vulnerable at this time, but there is one thing we can still do for ourselves and that’s to keep running.

Running Is Great For Kids – Here’s Why
There’s nothing quite like seeing the smiling, happy faces of young children taking part in physical activities and there are multiple health and development benefits too. Read on for our top reasons why running benefits kids!

Why training is really important
Stretching before and after a run is about more than…

Training For The Great Manchester Run
Your 12-week plan to go from gentle jogger to 10 kilometre ace. With just twelve weeks to go until the Great Manchester Run now is the time to dust off those trainers and get running.

10 ways to #LoveRunning even more
You might already be completely in love with running (like we are here at Great Run) or maybe you like to run but you wouldn’t say you’re in love with it just yet. Find out why we think everyone should fall in love with running

How Often Should I Run?
All you need to know on how many times a week you should be running

Improve Your Running Technique
Anyone can put one foot in front of the other, but to run with good technique or 'form' takes a little skill and practice.

Five Workouts You Can Do At Home
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 sessions

Running Through The Winter
Keeping moving and running through the winter months can be both rewarding and fun when you follow these few basic tips and keep yourself both safe and healthy along the way

Blow Off The Cobwebs!
Check out our top tips to keep you running this Autumn