Many people underestimate training for a 5k, when in fact a lot goes into training and running a 5k, especially if you want to run it in a decent time. This 8 week beginner 5k training plan is aimed at anyone who is looking to run their first 5k and would like further guidance and …
When you’ve trained for months, running a race of any distance is a huge achievement. Many runners like to use inspiring and motivational running quotes for race day to get them into the winning state of mind and across the finish line. In fact, Strava’s largest ever study on running motivation found that the finish …
A goal for many runners is to run for 30 minutes without stopping. It’s is a huge milestone and goal for many beginner runners as it means their endurance and stamina is improving. If you run regularly, you may already be working towards this goal. Whether your goal is work up to 30 minutes without …
Running a 5k is a key milestone for a lot of runners. Although a 5k may not sound like a challenging distance, there are actually a lot of things to consider if you want to know how to run a 5k in 30 minutes or less. Whether you’ve started running through the Couch to 5k …
With the lifting of lockdown restrictions in the UK, many people are wondering when will running races start again. March 2020 was the last time a large running event was able to take place ‘normally’. I participated in the Cambridge Half Marathon in early March and little did we know that a few weeks later …
Parkrun was postponed in March 2020 following lockdown restrictions. More recently, plans were unveiled by the government to ease lockdown, leading many to ask: “When will Parkrun start again?” In the absence of Parkrun, many runners have embraced the #notparkrun movement and have gone for a run at 9am on a Saturday morning and posted …
It may sound counter-intuitive, but running slowly can actually help you run faster in the long term. If you’re used to running at a certain pace or speed, you may find it difficult to actively slow yourself down when running. After all, if you’re training for a race like a 10k and half marathon, the …
If you are looking to increase running stamina and endurance, then you’re not alone. Many runners look for ways to run for longer without stopping or getting out of breath. The golden rule to increase running stamina and endurance is consistency. This means making running a regular habit! But how do you actually increase running …
There are so many inspiring female running and fitness bloggers out there that I thought it was about time I wrote a post to share my love for them. The Guardian newspaper recently reported that women are behind the huge increase in running and cycling in 2020. This is fantastic news for all the women …
When it comes to proper running form, running cadence is probably one of the simplest techniques to master. Your cadence when running directly impacts your stride that – that is how many steps you take per minute (SPM) when running. You may be wondering how you can improve running cadence, or even what running cadence …