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Running Training

Take your running to the next level with our running training articles. Whether you’re looking to boost your strength, improve your recovery or get the finer details nailed to help you optimise your performance. In our running training section you’ll find the information, tips and advice you need to help you make progress.

Running Training

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Is your summer run training putting your skin at risk? Research shows less than 25% of runners take adequate sun protection measures

Eilish McColgan

Best marathon shoes for race day – Our pick of the top World Athletics-legal super shoes

TCS London Marathon Tower Bridge

When does the London Marathon ballot open? How to enter the London Marathon and NEW 2026 Good for Age times

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Running nutrition: Fuel your training and unlock your potential with top tips from a sports nutritionist

TCS London Marathon 2024 finisher celebration

What is a good London Marathon finish time?

Scott Kinabalu 3 Women's Trail Running Shoes

What should my average heart rate be while running? Running heart rate zones explained

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Running recovery: Five ways to recover faster from your long run

Judith Wyder Mallorca by UTMB 2024 photo credit UTMB

What is an ultra marathon? Beginner guide and expert tips for taking on your first ultra

Maude Mathys GTWS 2024 Kobe Trail photo credit Golden Trail World Series Justin Galant

Running downhill – How to improve speed and confidence for downhill running

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Marathon Majors qualifying times – How to qualify for Boston marathon, London Marathon good for age and other qualifying times

Interval training for a marathon – Why speed work is still key when going long

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What are the World Marathon Majors? And is 7 the new 6 star marathon medal?

Elhousine Elazzaoui wins Golden Trail World Series overall title 2024 photo credit GTWS

What is a good VO2 max? What VO2 max means in running and workouts to boost yours

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What is cadence in running? How to improve your running form and economy to run faster

half marathon times

What is a good half marathon time? Average, good and world record half marathon times

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Zone 2 running: What zone 2 is and how to stay in it – Run training zones explained

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Marathon gear guide – What running kit and accessories do you need for marathon training and racing?

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What is a good marathon time? Average and elite marathon times and how to qualify for Marathon Majors

Kendra Wedgwood in training for The Tunnel 200 mile ultra marathon

Inspired by the Spine race? Tips for taking on the hardest ultra marathons

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How to prevent blisters while running

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