Advice

Through this series, we aim to showcase the wider health benefits of getting your trainers on, focusing on the local groups which offer great support, inspiration and even friendship. First to share their story is Jak from Glasgow.

I was a bit daunted at first. I couldn’t really run for the bus now - let alone run in a proper group. I was a middle aged, overweight, ex-smoker.

Running for better Mental Health - We wanted to share some advice on what to do if someone shares that they are struggling and what you can do to be supportive.

With more than 55% of the world’s population living in urban areas connecting with nature has never been more important.

Travel habits have changed dramatically over the past 12 months as a consequence of Covid-19 restrictions, and it is difficult to know when international travel will be fully possible again. As 2021 begins, many of us are starting to plan our much-needed rest and recreation (R&R) for the year ahead, with increasing numbers choosing to holiday locally.

What you do after exercise can affect muscle recovery, and with no one isolated recovery technique, your post-workout ritual should take a range of different components that cover your body and mind. This article sets out six key components to incorporate into your running routine, helping you to keep on track and become a stronger and more fulfilled.

The start of any year is often laden with the desire to set-out goals and conquer long standing ambitions, but the idea of setting resolutions to reach the best version of ourselves now seems so pre-Covid-19.

An outsider’s perspective on cross-country is not a good one. It looks muddy, wet, and cold. Many people are of the attitude that slipping around in the mud and splashing through puddles stops being fun when childhood ends.

Every runner has had it, you are enjoying a fantastic run and suddenly you feel a sharp pain in your side. It is a sensation inspiring dread in all runners as it is sure to get worse and will likely cause an abrupt halt to a run.  Although they are nothing to worry about in terms of injury, for your own comfort it is worth working hard to prevent stitches.