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October 2, 2020
Kirsty Makin, 34 from Bury, has a property development business that she set up with her late husband Tom. She has two young daughters aged four and one. She is running the marathon in memory…
October 2, 2020
The London Marathon will be a very different experience this year, with no crowds to cheer participants and runners having the freedom to choose their own virtual route anywhere in the UK. Motivation and a…
September 21, 2020
Signed up for a virtual marathon and now worried you won’t be ready? What you do in the last four to six weeks before race-day will be key to your performance says Christina Neal. Got…
September 19, 2020
With numerous races cancelled, virtual events are keeping competitive folks fit. Don’t be fooled into thinking they’re just here to tide you over until races resume – they can truly motivate and inspire you, says…
September 12, 2020
Runners often hear that the treadmill isn’t the same as running outside, as you don’t have to brave the elements. This may be true, but don’t be too quick to dismiss the many benefits of…
September 5, 2020
Running pain-free is one of life’s great joys and a great run leaves us feeling on top of the world. On the other hand, feeling pain in your feet when you run can be hugely…
September 2, 2020
Since lockdown began, the UK has experienced a running boom, with the RunKeeper™ app data showing that more of us ran, more often than during the same period in 2019 with there being a 13…
August 19, 2020
The Virtual Great North Run will see runners all over the world complete 13.1 miles on 13th September, the day the 40th staging of the iconic half marathon was scheduled to take place. Working with app…
August 16, 2020
Do you dream of running a marathon? Don’t underestimate the challenge and achievement of running 26.2 miles – it takes a lot of commitment. Whether you plan to do an organised race next year or…
August 10, 2020
Busy mum Kate Wood decided to run a marathon during lockdown to have a positive focus and something to do because, by her own admission, she’s just not into baking. She talks about what inspired…
August 1, 2020
How do you feel when you try to run with a face mask? Is it uncomfortable? Despite the recent story of the GP who ran 22 miles with a face mask on to prove that…
