The half marathon is one of the most popular race distances in the world. You may be wondering: “How long is a half marathon?” A half marathon is exactly half the distance of a marathon at 13.1 miles. For many runners, this is a major milestone in their running journey. It’s a good distance to …
Running is one of the most popular sports in the world. It’s accessible and simple to start running – all you really need is motivation and some gear and off you go. Whether you’ve been running for a few months or a few years, the time normally comes when you want to learn how to …
The 10k is one of the most popular running distances along with the 5k. It attracts high levels of participation across the globe. Its popularity lies in the fact that the 10k distance is long enough to represent a challenge, but short enough to remain accessible to a beginner runner. If you’re training for your …
There are many ways to track your fitness levels, from heart rate to calories burned to steps walked to miles run. Many of these fitness markers can be tracked and measured using a GPS running watch or running app. However, there’s one fitness marker that cannot be measured using your watch or a running app: …
For many runners, carb loading is done the week before a long-distance run or race. Carb loading for runners is a well-known race strategy to help you perform better on race day. You may have heard of the term ‘carb loading’ in the running community. For many long distance runners, it’s a rite of passage …
You may have heard of the term Fartlek training in the running community. Whilst there are many Fartlek training advantages and disadvantages, many runners agree that it’s a form of speed training that helps you become a faster runner. Many runners enjoy Fartlek training because it offers an unstructured form of speed training, in that …
When your body is put under too much stress, or when you don’t allow enough time to recover between runs, it can start to show signs of fatigue. Tiredness and fatigue can lead to reduced performance in the long term. So how do you spot the symptoms of overtraining when running? Are there any symptoms? …
One of the best ways to avoid those common running injuries like runner’s knee and shin splints is to perform strength exercises as part of your training routine. If you’re new to strength training, then doing bodyweight exercises is a great place to start. In this guide, I’d like to share some of the best …
When you train for your first half marathon for months and months, it can be a challenge to know what to bring on race day. This is where a running race day checklist comes in very handy! With all the excitement, fear and nerves, it can be easy to forget to take essential items with …
A home workout is a great alternative to an outdoors run or a gym workout, especially if the weather isn’t looking that great, or you’re having to isolate yourself at home. This is where a 30 day workout challenge for runners comes in handy. Home workouts are so versatile because they can be done at …
We all know about the life-changing benefits of running and the positive impact it can have on your physical and mental health, including improvements in your mood and energy levels. These are just some of the reasons why you should be running a mile a day. During a time when it seems a lot of …