Training Articles
Starting Out
How to prevent blisters when running
Blisters are annoying and often surprisingly painful. Read on to find out what causes them, and more importantly how to avoid them.
Training Advice
Plan a new running route
Blisters: the bane of any runner’s life. These little blighters might not be dangerous, but they’re certainly annoying – and often, surpri…
General Training
How to use a foam roller
A 10-20 minute session a couple of times a week is enough to get you started. Read on for our tips on how to use a foam roller.
Event Day Tips
A runner’s guide to tapering
Tapering will help you to avoid injury and maybe even enhance your final performance. Read our guide to tapering to find out more.
Training Advice
What is Plyometrics?
Plyometrics is the latest exercise craze for runners - but exactly what is plyometrics, and will it help you run faster?
Motivation & Psychology
How to run for longer and cultivate a runner’s mindset
Read on for our five top tips for honing your runner mindset and you’ll soon find yourself racking up some serious distances.
Starting Out
The super simple runner’s exercise routine
building some simple gym or home exercises into your schedule is guaranteed to maximise your performance.
Motivation & Psychology
How does running help your mental health?
here are five scientific studies that prove there’s plenty of reasons to lace up and let go of your worries.
General Training
Getting fit for free
Read on for our top tips for getting fit for free and maximising your running workout on a budget.
Training Advice
Find a running club in the North East
Starting out? Our guide to some of the running clubs in Newcastle and beyond should help to point you in the right direction.
Motivation & Psychology
Five must-see films about running
On days when energy is low, an inspirational running film movie could be just the pick-me-up you need.
