Training Articles
Why training is really important
Training Advice
5 Reasons Why Training Is Really, Really, Really Important So, you’ve signed up for a Great Run – bravo! We’re thrilled that you’re going to be…
Training For The Great Manchester Run
Training Advice
Your 12-week plan to go from gentle jogger to 10 kilometre ace. With just twelve weeks to go until the Great Manchester Run now is the time to d…
Eilish McColgan’s Top Training Tips
Training Advice
Eilish McColgan shares her top training tips and advice for anyone who is working towards an AJ Bell Great Run Series event.
Best running routes for Brummie runners
Training Advice
5 Reasons Why Training Is Really, Really, Really Important So, you’ve signed up for a Great Run – bravo! We’re thrilled that you’re going to be…
Put The Spring Back In Your Step
Motivation & Psychology
We’ve come up with five ways to celebrate the advent of Spring, and to make the most of that incredible feeling of we-can-do-anything positivity!
Stretches For Your Hamstrings and Calves
Starting Out
Here are some specific stretches for your calves and hamstrings to ease tension and fatigue.
Learn to love running
Training Advice
You might already be completely in love with running (like we are here at Great Run) or maybe you like to run but you wouldn’t say you’re in lov…
Beat the winter running blues
Motivation & Psychology
We’re looking forward to drier weather – in fact. Even daring to dream of sunshine and digging out some shorts.
The runner’s guide to strength training
Training Advice
If you’re serious about running, it’s time to get serious about strength training. Read on for our tips on strength training for runners.
How to keep a positive and motivated mindset
Motivation & Psychology
Here are some tips to stay positive, keep motivated, and help you to look after your mind and mental health.
Indoor Workout Tips
Training Advice
Getting the opportunity to fit exercise into your schedule at the moment can be a challenge - here's our tips to get the most out of your sessio…
