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 d…
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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.
Get the help you need to start running, keep running, and make sure you’re all set for running success and smashing your goals. We’ve got you!
Training Advice
Training Advice
Eilish McColgan’s Top Training Tips
Eilish McColgan shares her top training tips and advice for anyone who is working towards an AJ Bell Great Run Series event.
Training Advice
Best running routes for Brummie runners
If your training for the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run is well underway but you’re tired of the same old routes, we’re here to help. Whether you’…
General Training
Learn to love running
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 lov…
Training Advice
The runner’s guide to strength training
If you’re serious about running, it’s time to get serious about strength training. Read on for our tips on strength training for runners.
Training Advice
Indoor Workout Tips
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 sessio…
Training Advice
The Runners’ Guide to Christmas
Ah, the festive season - a time for family, food and, err…running?
Training Advice
Running Tips and Tricks
It can be scary reading through ALL of the running advice out there when you are a beginner, or even a seasoned runner! To get you through the s…
Training Advice
10 Tips to Stay Injury Free
We’ve pulled together our ten top tips for avoiding strains, sprains, shin splints and more. Let’s go!
Training Advice
Your Complete Guide to Stretching
Stretching before and after a run is about more than just a satisfying feeling – it’s vital for lengthening muscles, increasing flexibility and movement.
Training Advice
Common Running Injuries and How To Spot Them
Most running injuries are overuse ones - meaning that they creep up on you gradually.
Training Advice
How to smash your PB
How do you turn your new PB dream into a reality? We’ve got five helpful tips to get you on your way.
Training Advice
Why Massage Is So Good For Runners
Massage isn’t just a feel-good way to indulge or pamper yourself, it is a powerful tool to help you take charge of your health and wellbeing.
Training Advice
Choosing A Bristol Running Club
With Great Bristol Half Marathon approaching, could joining a running club help with your pace?…
Training Advice
Choose Yoga To Become A Stronger Runner
As well as being a great stretching exercise, yoga can also help you as a runner to sidestep injuries. Here are some postures to try...
Training Advice
How to Improve Your Running Posture
Getting your running posture right can make your runs so much easier. Here are some tips to improve your running posture.
Training Advice
Six smart steps to healthy joints
Physiotherapist Jenny Blizzard's advice on joint preparation and how to maintain good joint health.
Training Advice
3 Inner-City Manchester Training Routes
Here are three handy go-to Inner-city Manchester training routes that we regularly use when we are short on time for planning.
Training Advice
Common Running Injuries – and how to handle them
There are some common running injuries that can cause problems for runners of all abilities from time to time.
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Tips on Running Up Hills
If you focus on integrating hills into your running routine, you’ll be astonished at the benefits that come your way.
