ASICS Ambassador Luke Gunn is a four-time UK Steeplechase Champion and Commonwealth Fames representative who has competed with elite runners for over a decade. Here, Luke explains how the right running shoes, cross-trainig, and the correct recovery allows him to train harder whilst minimising the risk of injuries.
Each week dedicated runners take to the streets of the UK with the Runners Need Run Clubs to improve their running in a friendly and supportive environment. So whether you're training for a marathon or just getting started, these are the benefits of joining a Run Club.
Running recovery isn't just about putting your feet up (unfortunately). Instead your recovery should be aimed at keeping you performing at your best and running injury free.
We asked running guru Jon Grayson at Six Physio Moorgate how to make the most of your running recovery time to reduce your risk of injury and keep you pounding the pavements.
The latest edition to Garmin's truly capable and versatile watch range is the Forerunner 735XT; the lightest multisport watch, ever. Weighing in at a light 40.2g, compared to the FR920XT weighing in at 61g, the new Forerunner 735XT features Garmin's Elevate™ wrist based heart rate, giving you a totally unrestricted experience, so you can focus 100% on what matters.
In October 2020, adhering to the Covid-19 restrictions at the time, friend to Runners Need, Jenni Falconer, visited our Clapham junction store where she was looked after by store manager Mark Speed.
Step into a world of inspiration as we share the incredible stories behind the Runners Need team taking part in this year’s Cancer Research UK Race for Life event.
Getting back into running after some time off always comes with its stresses. Whether you are returning from injury or just coming back after a spell of time off, it’s important to keep up motivation and train sensibly to prevent further injury. We follow Runners Needs buying director Francisco Baratta on his journey of recovery to his former fitness post injury - this week he shares with us his top 6 tips for getting back into running.
Britain has a huge variety of 5K races to enter, whatever your running ability. From raising money for charity on the road to fleeing the undead on the trails, here are five 5K runs to sign up to today:
Autumn brings with it the arrival of the eagerly anticipated Londen marathon ballot results and subsequently a lot of marathon excitement in the UK. There's no question that running a marathon is an incredible achievement and large scale events like Londen, Manchester and Brighton attract thousands of runners every year. Whether you're chasing a PB or running for charity, it's a race you'll never forget. But if taking on a road marathon doesn't appeal to you then it's hard to know where to look for something that comes close to the classic 26.2 miles. We've pulled together our top five marathon alternatives. Whether you're looking for a tough fundraising challenge or for something a little different to get excited about then look no further.
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