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Expert Advice

A Beginner's Guide to Running Spikes
A Beginner's Guide to Running Spikes
A Beginner's Guide to Running Spikes

Whether you're planning to hit the tracks to boost your endurance or considering taking up cross-country running in the hills and on the trails, have you considered a pair of running spikes?

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

If you find running difficult or are looking to improve your pace, we may just have the thing for you! By syncing your run to music you could find yourself running faster, farther, and with more of a spring in your step.

Everything You Need To Know About Energy Gels
Everything You Need To Know About Energy Gels
Everything You Need To Know About Energy Gels

If you're training for a long-distance race, learn how energy gels can help add a boost to your stride.

The Best Gadgets To Help Improve Your Running
The Best Gadgets To Help Improve Your Running
The Best Gadgets To Help Improve Your Running

For the runners always chasing that next PB, discover the best of the best in running electronics and gadgets - all made to help your reach your goals faster.

NAKED RUNNING – TRY SOMETHING NEW
NAKED RUNNING – TRY SOMETHING NEW
NAKED RUNNING – TRY SOMETHING NEW

When was the last time you went for a ‘naked run’? It’s something someone asked me just before Christmas, and I was as surprised as you are. Of course, they didn’t mean a 5km jog in the buff, they meant when was the last time you ran without an app or tracking device. Basically, without any accountability to an app, other runners, or yourself. 

Europe's Most Popular Health Trends
Europe's Most Popular Health Trends
Europe's Most Popular Health Trends

Runners Need conducted an extensive study that delves into the top apps in every country around the world.

Top 10 Running Gear for Spring
Top 10 Running Gear for Spring
Top 10 Running Gear for Spring

From running shoes for the trails and roads to running jackets and accessories made to pound the miles – we’ve got your runs covered this spring.

 

Spring Trail Gear Guide
Spring Trail Gear Guide
Spring Trail Gear Guide

Get ready to hit the tracks and trails this season with our incredible Spring Trail Gear Guide.

When to Replace Your Running Shoes
When to Replace Your Running Shoes
When to Replace Your Running Shoes

Read our guide and understand the signs for when to replace your old running shoes...

How To Stay Motivated On Your Fitness Journey
How To Stay Motivated On Your Fitness Journey
How To Stay Motivated On Your Fitness Journey

Simon James, International Mountain Leader and Founder of Run The Wild shares his experiences igniting motivation and some useful tips to help you reach your running goals. 

Together We Plant Challenge Results And Impact
Together We Plant Challenge Results And Impact
Together We Plant Challenge Results And Impact

Together we ran throughout the month of May for the Runners Need X Earth Runs challenge. For every kilometre clocked, one new tree was planted – and your hard work paid off!

The Top Social UK Running Cities
The Top Social UK Running Cities
The Top Social UK Running Cities

We've sprinted through the data to reveal the best and the not-so-great UK cities for running with company.

Meet Our Kit Specialist Kerry Surkitt
Meet Our Kit Specialist Kerry Surkitt
Meet Our Kit Specialist Kerry Surkitt

Meet Kerry, our inspirational Biggleswade store kit specialist.

How Good Is Your Town To Run In?
How Good Is Your Town To Run In?
How Good Is Your Town 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.

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