Plogging is relatively new to the running and fitness community. But, what is plogging? Why should you try it? Here are the key things you need to know about this latest fitness craze. Over the last few years there has been a greater drive to fight plastic pollution. According to Our World in Data, over …
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 …
You may be wondering how to get better at running without pounding the pavement each week. When I first started running, all I focus on was running. It didn’t occur to me that other forms of exercise and different modes of training could actually help me become a better runner. Like many runners, I was …
How you fit a run into your day, or how you start running, can be made easier with the introduction of a run commute. With our lives getting ever busier, many runners have found that run commuting (that is running to and from work) is an efficient way to up your weekly mileage. It’s also …
I often get asked how to make running easier. If you’ve just started out on your running journey, you may be wondering if it will ever get any easier. When you start out, it will likely feel like a struggle because you’re yet to build your aerobic endurance, stamina, strength and speed. As with anything, …
Do you want to give running a go this January? Or simply get outdoors more? You have plenty of motivation to go running this January. January doesn’t have to be a blue month. There are ways to get active, get outdoors more and really focus on your running goals. Whether you’ve set yourself a goal …
It’s true to say that many people have a love hate relationship with running. One week you can feel on top of the world, the next it feels like the hardest thing EVER! Funny running memes like the ones in this guide are what keep running fun and enjoyable! After all, anything that keeps you …
Motivation to exercise is probably one of the most common barriers to exercise. Going for a run can feel like a massive slog sometimes. If scientists could bottle up motivation and issue it in a magic pill, I’m sure many of us would have a monthly prescription! There are many times when I have avoided …
There are so many reasons to go for a run. From being outdoors to getting your daily dose of exercise, there are many reasons to love running. Not to mention, running has so many physical and mental benefits. It’s one of the easiest, healthiest, least expensive physical activities that you can incorporate into your workout …
Many new runners set themselves a goal of running a 5k, with the view of achieving their next personal best. If you’ve got a few 5ks under your belt and you’re wanting to improve your race times, then you need to increase your speed in training too. When done as part of a well-rounded training …