Base training

COACHING TIPS TO HELP YOU RAISE YOUR RUNNING GAME

January is a natural time for many thousands of people to lace up a pair of trainers for the first time and make a New Year’s Resolution to start running. For a few weeks, local streets fill up with r

In his paean to the sport, Feet in the Clouds, Richard Askwith explains pithily: “You run up the fell; you run down again.” Simple it may be; easy it is not. Unlike trail running, which generally stic

Running your first 10K is a big deal, but don’t let the distance intimidate you. With enough time and some consistent running under your belt, you’ll be well placed to take on the challenge. Whether y

If your leggings were last seen in November, we have important news: winding down your workouts can help you come back stronger in 2026. Permission to press pause

Speed is relative, so whatever pace you run or race at, that’s your pace. The first part of your training is to stop apologising for how ‘slow’ you are. Runners of all speeds do this and even if you d