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How to Run Hard and Train Smart with Luke Gunn
How to Run Hard and Train Smart with Luke Gunn
How to Run Hard and Train Smart with Luke Gunn

ASICS Ambassador Luke Gunn is a four-time UK Steeplechase Champion and Commonwealth Fames representative who has competed with elite runners for over a decade. Here, Luke explains how the right running shoes, cross-trainig, and the correct recovery allows him to train harder whilst minimising the risk of injuries.

Running and music: finding your BPM
Running and music: finding your BPM
Running and music: finding your BPM

If you find running difficult, or want to improve your pace but don't know how, we may just have the thing for you! By syncing your run to music you may find yourself running faster, farther, and with more of a spring in your step.

Getting Out Of Your Zone
Getting Out Of Your Zone
Getting Out Of Your Zone

We catch up with Run the Wild's Mark Hadaway to find out how to break out of your running comfort zone...

Running Patterns Around the UK
Running Patterns Around the UK
Running Patterns Around the UK
Autumn Races to Enter
Autumn Races to Enter
Autumn Races to Enter

Traditionally, there were a whole host of autumn races to enter, ranging from flat road half marathons to grueling off-road challenges. The weather was most often perfect for achieving best results. 

How to Train for a Tough Mudder
How to Train for a Tough Mudder
How to Train for a Tough Mudder

Only a fool goes into a Tough Mudder under prepared. Here are ten top tips to help you train.

Take a Run on the Wild Side: A Beginner's Guide to Trail Running
Take a Run on the Wild Side: A Beginner's Guide to Trail Running
Take a Run on the Wild Side: A Beginner's Guide to Trail Running

Mountain Leader Simon James tells you everything you need to know before hitting the trails

Easy Marathon Training Plan
Easy Marathon Training Plan
Easy Marathon Training Plan

Our day-by-day, 14 week training plan is perfect for rookie marathon runners.

The Ultimate Guide to Buying Running Socks
The Ultimate Guide to Buying Running Socks
The Ultimate Guide to Buying Running Socks

Not all socks are the same, and when it comes to running socks, a good pair of technical ones will make all the difference. Keeping your feet dry and comfortable will not only reduce your risk of blisters but keep you running confidently.

Here's how to choose the best running socks for you.

The Garmin Forerunner 735XT
The Garmin Forerunner 735XT
The Garmin Forerunner 735XT

The latest edition to Garmin's truly capable and versatile watch range is the Forerunner 735XT; the lightest multisport watch, ever. Weighing in at a light 40.2g, compared to the FR920XT weighing in at 61g, the new Forerunner 735XT features Garmin's Elevate™ wrist based heart rate, giving you a totally unrestricted experience, so you can focus 100% on what matters.

The Best Fabrics for a Comfortable Run
The Best Fabrics for a Comfortable Run
The Best Fabrics for a Comfortable Run

Using technical fabrics to keep dry and comfortable can make all the difference to your run whether you're running your first 5k or marathon.

So it’s important to invest in technical clothing that is both sweat-wicking and breathable. Instead of trapping the moisture next to your skin, these fabrics move it away, allowing it to sit on the outside of the fabric, to evaporate, minimising chaffing and maximising your comfort.

The Ultimate Summer Running Gear Guide
The Ultimate Summer Running Gear Guide
The Ultimate Summer Running Gear Guide

British summer might not always give us the heatwave we're after, but the warmer weather can still affect our running and with race season upon us, having the right summer gear can make the difference between a good run and beating your PB. 

 

The Benefits of Joining a Run Club
The Benefits of Joining a Run Club
The Benefits of Joining a Run Club

Each week dedicated runners take to the streets of the UK with the Runners Need Run Clubs to improve their running in a friendly and supportive environment. So whether you're training for a marathon or just getting started, these are the benefits of joining a Run Club.

 

Smart Watches and Wireless Headphones Guide
Smart Watches and Wireless Headphones Guide
Smart Watches and Wireless Headphones Guide

Discover how you can listen to music hands-free whilst running by using smart watches and wireless headphones...

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