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30 funny quiz team names for runners
How do you know someone is a runner? They’ll tell you! We’ve come up with 30 quiz team names for runners so you can share that fact! It may be a joke but it’s true, …
London Landmarks Half Marathon
London Landmarks Half Marathon (LLHM) launched in 2018 and is a great opportunity to run on closed-streets through one the world’s most iconic cities, which isn’t something that many of us get to do. It …
Running in Hot Weather
If you enjoy running then you’ll always have to contend with a variety of weather, and one that can be the most challenging to run in, for both seasoned and novice runners is hot weather. …
29 facts about energy gels
Think you know everything (or nothing) about running gels? Here’s a random list of 29 facts about running energy gels.
UK city alternatives to London Marathon 2024
London Marathon 2024 takes place on Sunday 21 April ‘24 but what if you didn’t get a place? Let’s talk about some great UK city alternatives to London Marathon. 48,000 runners took part in the …
What to expect at your first parkrun
If you like running then you will probably have heard of parkrun, the free, weekly, timed 5km events held all around the world, but if you haven’t taken part before then you may be wondering …
Phil – “Taking the competitive out, had put the pleasure in”
Phil from Kent, England, tells you his running story.
What to eat before a long run
Whilst it’s okay to do shorter runs on an empty stomach you will want to ensure you’re fueled correctly before longer runs to ensure your glycogen stores are topped up. If you’re not fueled correctly before …
Running Colouring Pages
Get moving with our collection of running coloring pages! Perfect for kids and adults who love fitness and exercise. Download and print for free.
Compare Running Finish Times [Calculator]
This handy tool enables you to compare your running time against 35 million results collected in the last 20 years from more than 28,000 races! So where do you rank? When is comparison useful? There …
Tips for keeping your running shoes smelling fresh
Running shoes are probably the most important and most expensive part of your running kit but we probably don’t look after them as well as we should. There’s no avoiding mud and sweat and they …
11 tips to take the best running photos
Runners make great subjects for photos and with so many races taking place or weekly parkruns to be a volunteer photographer at, there are lots of opportunities to get your camera out and this guide …
Does running help you lose weight?
Yes, running does help you lose weight, and initially it’s the main reason that a lot of people get into running, hoping to see weight loss as one of the health benefits of being a …
50 Mile Pace Charts
Thinking about running your first 50 mile ultra event? When you’re talking about a distance almost double a marathon, and generally over a more challenge terrain it’s hard to know what your finish time and …
112 alternatives to Brighton Marathon 2023
Brighton Marathon is currently scheduled to take place on Sunday 2 April 2023 but in light of recent news we wanted to share the 112 alternative marathons taking place in the UK and Ireland in March and April 2023.