Runners are always looking for new ways to go further, faster, and for longer. Parkrunners and marathoners alike have been turning to compression clothing to boost their performance, but what is it and does it really work?

The Garmin Forerunner 630 can record more training dynamics and physiological measurements than any running watch before it so how does it really match up? We tested it for a week and this is what we found out.

We caught up with the Run Club Legends to find out why they love the Runners Need Run Clubs

Take a look at the Runners Need team's picks of the best trail running shoes for 2020.

As the weather heats up, dehydration can unexpectedly hit, even on shorter runs.

Here's everything you need to know on why hydration is important, the dangers of dehydration, and a comprehensive guide to sports drinks to keep you running easily and healthily whatever the temperature.

With more technology and more understanding of sports nutrition than ever before, running faster, for longer has never been easier. From sports drinks to food, there are hundreds of products on the market, but possibly the most convenient and essicient way to fuel your body on the go is with energy gels.

If you're training for a marathon, or even further, this is how energy gels work, helping you understand when and how to use them for maximum performance.

Listen to your body. It’s one of the things everyone says, and with good reason.

Fuelling your body with the correct food types will not only boost your performance but reduce your risk of injury, and shorten your recovery time.

So we asked Kate Percy, founder of Go Faster Food, marathon runner, and author of the Go Faster Food series (available on Amazon), how to easily add sports nutrition into everyday training with practical tips and delicious recipes. 

Jacket on, jacket off, leggings or shorts, gloves, no gloves, hat? Getting ready for your run during winter can be a tough decision - it can be easy to over dress (or under dress). Luckily, activewear has come a long way in recent years, designed in performance enhancing material that’s both lightweight and insulating, meaning you only need a few essential items to keep you warm and run-ready. 

Getting your nutrition right is an essential (and often overlooked) aspect of training. Fuelling your body efficiently is not just about maximising speed and building endurance; it’s about feeding your muscles the energy they need to reduce the risk of injury and aid post-run recovery too. We asked our experienced staff what running recipes fire-up their brains and bodies for training and racing:

Runners Need footwear buyer Lisandra shares her views on whether you should wash your running shoes in the washing machine.

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In October 2020, adhering to the Covid-19 restrictions at the time, friend to Runners Need, Jenni Falconer, visited our Clapham junction store where she was looked after by store manager Mark Speed.