EXPERT ADVICE & INSPIRATION



Expert Advice

How Good Is Your Town Or City To Run In?
How Good Is Your Town Or City To Run In?
How Good Is Your Town Or City To Run In?

A Runners Need study considers the climate, running paths and running routes of UK towns and cities to find the best places for beginner and advanced runners.

2023 Sports Careers Index
2023 Sports Careers Index
2023 Sports Careers Index

A Runners Need study considers the 2023 sports industry jobs market and ranks the different career options by their average salary, number of job opportunities and market growth rate.

Top Five Summer Running Routes
Top Five Summer Running Routes
Top Five Summer Running Routes

As the weather begins to warm up and the flowers start to bloom, it’s clear why spring is the favourite season to run for many in the UK. 

Together We Protect
Together We Protect
Together We Protect

We spoke with store manager, Claire Sebburn and store expert, Matt Withey, on the importance of conserving our environment and how they can help you shop more consciously in-store. 

Running Together For Mental Health
Running Together For Mental Health
Running Together For Mental Health

On top of improving your physical health, running can do amazing things for our mental well-being too. And when we run together, those benefits begin to snowball.  

Meet Tash Acres: Founder Of Earth Runs
Meet Tash Acres: Founder Of Earth Runs
Meet Tash Acres: Founder Of Earth Runs

Meet Tash Acres, the founder of Earth Runs - a virtual race that allows runners to contribute to planting trees for miles they cover. 

2023 Sportswear Trends
2023 Sportswear Trends
2023 Sportswear Trends

A Runners Need study analyses five years of data to map UK sportswear trends.

Running Tokyo Marathon
Running Tokyo Marathon
Running Tokyo Marathon

Read about Beth's experience running one of Asia's biggest races that's also one of the six World Marathon Majors.

International Women's Day Adventure Stories
International Women's Day Adventure Stories
International Women's Day Adventure Stories

There’s a story behind every run. And, this March, to celebrate International Women’s Day, we’re shining a light on the brilliant women of Runners Need. 

Meet Our Kit Specialist Matt Withey
Meet Our Kit Specialist Matt Withey
Meet Our Kit Specialist Matt Withey

Meet Matt Withey, our Runners Need kit specialist.

Meet Our Experts Claire Sebburn
Meet Our Experts Claire Sebburn
Meet Our Experts Claire Sebburn

Meet Claire: Marathon runner, qualified boxing instructor and our in-store running expert.

Training at Home: Core Workouts
Training at Home: Core Workouts
Training at Home: Core Workouts

The New Balance team provides some core workouts for training at home, whether you're a beginner or an experienced runner.

Top 10 Trail Shoes For Autumn Runs
Top 10 Trail Shoes For Autumn Runs
Top 10 Trail Shoes For Autumn Runs

Autumn is a fantastic time to lace up and hit the trails. Crisp, clear days and a canopy of gold in the trees above. Make sure you hit your goals this fall, with our list of this season’s top trail running shoes.

Top 10 Summer Running Essentials
Top 10 Summer Running Essentials
Top 10 Summer Running Essentials

Here comes the summer! Get equipped with the perfect summer running wardrobe with our guide to your Top Ten Summer Running Essentials.

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