You know the feeling: you’re running in a half marathon or marathon and you’re getting ever closer to the finish line, and you feel like quitting or giving up. The pain is all too real and you’d rather be sat at home on your sofa in your pyjamas watching Netflix. A lot can be said …
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 …
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 …
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 …
One of the best things about running is that it is a relatively low cost sport. All you need is a good pair of running shoes and some basic running gear to get started. As you clock up the miles you may find there are some must have running accessories that can make your runs …
Running challenges have become very popular over the last few years. There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a difficult year for a lot of people, including runners. So if you’re missing running events, then try some of these best running challenges and start 2021 in the best way possible. A running challenge can be …
Love running? Here are some funny and motivational running quotes to keep you going. When you first start running, the internet provides you with a wealth of hilarious running memes and inspirational running quotes. Running memes and running quotes offer bit of lighthearted fun when you need it most. Whether you’re struggling on a long …