Training Articles

Six smart steps to healthy joints
Training Advice

Physiotherapist Jenny Blizzard's advice on joint preparation and how to maintain good joint health.

Six Foods Every Runner Should Eat
Nutrition & Hydration

Forget expensive supplements and shakes. The best sports nutrition products are right under your nose.

3 Inner-City Manchester Training Routes
Training Advice

Here are three handy go-to Inner-city Manchester training routes that we regularly use when we are short on time for planning.

Common Running Injuries – and how to handle them
Training Advice

There are some common running injuries that can cause problems for runners of all abilities from time to time.

Make The Most Of The Shortest Day Of The Year
Event Day Tips

Here are 6 tips to get you out of the house and running in the dark despite it being the shortest day of the year…

10 Things You Might Not Know About A Marathon
Motivation & Psychology

Here are ten facts about the 26.2mile event that you might not know!…

Tips on Running Up Hills
Training Advice

If you focus on integrating hills into your running routine, you’ll be astonished at the benefits that come your way.

Why Does Speedwork Work?
Training Advice

Adding a little speedwork to your training will help you on your way to better times, at a range of distances from 5km all the way up to marathon!

Give cross training a go
Training Advice

Shaking up your exercise routine with cross training can do wonders for your running performance. And it has other benefits, too.

What To Eat Before A Run
Nutrition & Hydration

When it comes to pre-run nutrition, your best bet is to play it safe. And by safe, we mean familiar.

Why Caffeine Can Be Good For Running
Nutrition & Hydration

LET’S raise a mug to caffeine. For its all-round boosting ability and cheapness and the fact that even scientists say it works.

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