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Training Tips for Runners

Want to know the best time to replace your running shoes? Need tips on breathing techniques for runners? Maybe you’re struggling with pace, or perhaps you’re here for advice on weight training for stronger running. Whatever you need to know, we’ve pulled together our best tips and advice for running training.

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When do I need to replace my running shoes?

Once you’ve invested in your ideal pair, how long can you expect them to last? Here are our top tips for knowing when to replace your running shoes.

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Find a friendly running club in Glasgow

If you’re after fun, humour and friends you could certainly do worse than join a Glasgow running group, whether you live North, South, East or West.

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How to breathe – for runners

Focusing on breath is an important part of every runner’s journey, regardless of ability or experience level. Read on to find out how to boost your performance

General Training
Running with heart – find a running club in Birmingham

Looking for some a running club in Birmingham to meet some other Brummie Runners? Read on for our top picks.

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Find a running club in Manchester to suit you

Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or you’re just starting out, you’ll find a whole host of running groups in Manchester where you’ll be welcomed with open arms.

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Running pace: what’s ‘good’, what’s ‘bad’ and does it even matter?

Stats show that running pace is slowing down, but here's why your pace is not the most important thing about your run.

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Five strength training exercises for stronger running

Strength training is a great complementary activity to strengthen and condition the whole body and help you avoid injury.

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How to train for a half marathon

Running 13.1 miles is a challenge, so how best to train for it? Just take a look at our no-nonsense guide for successful half marathon training

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Find Your Stride With a Running Club in Portsmouth

Running clubs are a great way to add some fun to your runs and cater for all abilities. Have a look at some running clubs in Portsmouth.

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7 Best Places To Run In Glasgow

Training for a run in Scotland's largest city couldn’t be more picturesque and we’ve picked out some of the best places for you to head to.

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Why Do I Get Headaches During A Run & Other Common Running Issues Explained

Despite being very good for your health, running can cause some ailments. Here's how to avoid some of the most common of them...

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Running on Your Period and the Effect on Performance

Menstruation and its impact on athletes is an important issue. In this blog, Eilish McColgan shares how she manages running and training whilst on her period.

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Running Truths and Myths: Debunking Common Misconceptions

Eilish McColgan debunks some of the most widely-believed running myths to help you on your running journey.

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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.

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Your Daily Routine to Become a Better Runner

Read on to discover five exercises which will slot easily into your daily life while making a massive difference to your running performance.

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Running Rain or Shine

Snow, rain or sunshine, make sure you are ready for whatever conditions are thrown at you on your big day, advises PROFESSOR JOHN BREWER…

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Bristol Running Routes By Bristol Runners

The true beauty of running in a city as amazing as Bristol is that it gives you the best excuse possible to get outside your door and explore th…

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Top Tips For Safe Summer Running

Running in the heat can be tricky – there’s a few more things to think about, but here’s some of our top tips for safe summer running.

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How To Avoid A Stitch

A stitch is a pain in the side for many of us with 27 per cent of exercisers claiming to experience it at some time...

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Why training is really important

5 Reasons Why Training Is Really, Really, Really Important So, you’ve signed up for a Great Run – bravo! We’re thrilled that you’re going to be…

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Training
Advice

Training Tips for Runners

Training Advice

General Training
When do I need to replace my running shoes?

Training Advice
Find a friendly running club in Glasgow

Training Advice
How to breathe – for runners

General Training
Running with heart – find a running club in Birmingham

Training Advice
Find a running club in Manchester to suit you

Training Advice
Running pace: what’s ‘good’, what’s ‘bad’ and does it even matter?

Training Advice
Five strength training exercises for stronger running

Training Advice
How to train for a half marathon

Training Advice
Find Your Stride With a Running Club in Portsmouth

Training Advice
7 Best Places To Run In Glasgow

Training Advice
Why Do I Get Headaches During A Run & Other Common Running Issues Explained

Training Advice
Running on Your Period and the Effect on Performance

Training Advice
Running Truths and Myths: Debunking Common Misconceptions

Training Advice
Improve Your Running Technique

Training Advice
Your Daily Routine to Become a Better Runner

Training Advice
Running Rain or Shine

Training Advice
Bristol Running Routes By Bristol Runners

Training Advice
Top Tips For Safe Summer Running

Training Advice
How To Avoid A Stitch

Training Advice
Why training is really important

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Training Advice

Training Tips for Runners

Training Advice

General Training When do I need to replace my running shoes?

Training Advice Find a friendly running club in Glasgow

Training Advice How to breathe – for runners

General Training Running with heart – find a running club in Birmingham

Training Advice Find a running club in Manchester to suit you

Training Advice Running pace: what’s ‘good’, what’s ‘bad’ and does it even matter?

Training Advice Five strength training exercises for stronger running

Training Advice How to train for a half marathon

Training Advice Find Your Stride With a Running Club in Portsmouth

Training Advice 7 Best Places To Run In Glasgow

Training Advice Why Do I Get Headaches During A Run & Other Common Running Issues Explained

Training Advice Running on Your Period and the Effect on Performance

Training Advice Running Truths and Myths: Debunking Common Misconceptions

Training Advice Improve Your Running Technique

Training Advice Your Daily Routine to Become a Better Runner

Training Advice Running Rain or Shine

Training Advice Bristol Running Routes By Bristol Runners

Training Advice Top Tips For Safe Summer Running

Training Advice How To Avoid A Stitch

Training Advice Why training is really important

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Training
Advice

General Training
When do I need to replace my running shoes?

Training Advice
Find a friendly running club in Glasgow

Training Advice
How to breathe – for runners

General Training
Running with heart – find a running club in Birmingham

Training Advice
Find a running club in Manchester to suit you

Training Advice
Running pace: what’s ‘good’, what’s ‘bad’ and does it even matter?

Training Advice
Five strength training exercises for stronger running

Training Advice
How to train for a half marathon

Training Advice
Find Your Stride With a Running Club in Portsmouth

Training Advice
7 Best Places To Run In Glasgow

Training Advice
Why Do I Get Headaches During A Run & Other Common Running Issues Explained

Training Advice
Running on Your Period and the Effect on Performance

Training Advice
Running Truths and Myths: Debunking Common Misconceptions

Training Advice
Improve Your Running Technique

Training Advice
Your Daily Routine to Become a Better Runner

Training Advice
Running Rain or Shine

Training Advice
Bristol Running Routes By Bristol Runners

Training Advice
Top Tips For Safe Summer Running

Training Advice
How To Avoid A Stitch

Training Advice
Why training is really important

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