Royal Parks Half Bins Plastic Bottles
The Royal Parks Half has announced that they are binning the plastic bottles in favour of compostable materials. More and more races seem to be taking their environmental responsibility seriously these days.
Top 5 Running Comebacks
After seeing Tiger Woods and his amazing comeback to win the Masters at the weekend, we thought we’d think about some of the best running comebacks we’ve seen.
Three Wins in a Row for Helen Davies at Brighton Marathon
It was the Brighton Marathon Weekend and there was excitement all round, with a hat-trick of wins in the women’s race, a new British record in the men’s and both course records were destroyed in the 10k
Ultra Tour of Arran is Coming!
This weekend it’s the Ultra Tour of Arran, a 2 day, 100km race around one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Win Tickets to RunFestRun!
A few weeks ago we brought you the news that Chris Evans and Vassos Alexander were launching RunFestRun, a festival of music and running! Now we’re bringing you the opportunity to win one of 5 pairs of tickets!
Great Welsh Marathon and Half Preview
The next marathon this Spring is the Great Welsh Marathon (and Half)! Fast, flat, scenic and friendly. What’s not to like?
Navigation Help for Runners
Navigation is a very important skill for runners which can give you access to so many great adventures. If you’re not 100% confident in your skills, here are some ideas for helping you get nav savvy.
Brighton Marathon Preview: The Elite Races
On April 14th it’s the tenth edition of the Brighton Marathon! We take a look at the elite fields for the marathon and 10k.
Nutrition Tips for Marathon Runners
Banking those long runs and hard sessions is important in marathon training, but recovering from them is just as important. Alexandra Cook tells us how we can optimise our nutrition to ensure that we’re recovering properly.
Brighton Marathon is Coming!
This weekend it’s one of our favourite races of the year – the Brighton Marathon! What is it that makes this race so special? We take a look!
A Record Number of Runners at Manchester Marathon
A record 20,000 runners took part in the ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon yesterday, including the Mayor of Manchester and two runners who got engaged on the route!
Manchester Marathon Preview
We’re now into Spring marathon season and this weekend it’s the ever popular ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon. Here’s all the information you need to know!
London Marathon Sets New Standard for Sustainability
Many races are finding ways to reduce their environmental impact and this year the Virgin Money London Marathon is making a huge commitment to this.
Marathon Training Tips from Tom Craggs
This is a crucial time for many of us training for Spring marathons – it’s the final push before tapering. Tom Craggs tells us how to get this important phase right.
Run to Help Manage or Reduce the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
It’s never been more important to take active measures to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, with a staggering number of us at risk of developing it. This is why Simplyhealth is partnering with Diabetes UK for their Great Run Series.
Zwift Treadmill Sessions To Make You Faster!
Whether you love or hate it there are certain things that the treadmill are really good for and one of those things is interval training! Zwift has four treadmill workouts to get you started.
No Runners Finish at Barkley Marathons 2019
British interest in the Barkley Marathons was high this year but, alas, it was another year of no finishers. Nicky Spinks tells her story of what went on in the woods in Frozen Head State Park.
Wales’s New Road Marathon: The SportPursuit Conwy Marathon
There’s a new Welsh road marathon and it sounds stunning. The SportPursuit Conwy Marathon has beaches, promenades and even a castle!
Topo Ultraventure Review
After being impressed with the Topo Terraventure we asked reviewer Rob Neal to test out a pair of the new Topo Ultraventures. Here’s what he thought.
Nutrition Round-Up
There are so many sports nutrition products on the market nowadays. We try out some of the newer ones and pick out a few highlights.
Martin Yelling’s Top 10 Marathon Tips in Support of the Dementia Revolution
If you’re running the London Marathon this year and haven’t picked a charity yet, why not support the Dementia Revolution. One of their supporters, Martin Yelling, gives you his top 10 tips for running London.
UK Races with Wine, Beer and Good Cheer
If you’re looking for a race where you can sample fine wines or food along the way, there are some great options available. Here’s a few suggestions.