EXPERT ADVICE & INSPIRATION



Expert Advice

Ultimate Kit Guide For New Runners
Ultimate Kit Guide For New Runners
Ultimate Kit Guide For New Runners
How to Run the Perfect Marathon
How to Run the Perfect Marathon
How to Run the Perfect Marathon

If you were watching the London marathon and wishing that you were you running it yourself, then you are certainly not alone. Each year up and down the land, you will hear choruses of ‘definitely next year!’ Well if you haven’t competed in a marathon before, there are many little pieces of useful information that you won’t have even considered that will help you keep that mammoth promise. They can be the difference between finishing and not finishing. There are many myths out there, so it is up to you to discover what suits you. Unfortunately, it’s all a bit trial and error to run the perfect marathon.

Seven Festive Charity Fun Runs To Elevate Your Holiday Season
Seven Festive Charity Fun Runs To Elevate Your Holiday Season
Seven Festive Charity Fun Runs To Elevate Your Holiday Season

Lace up your shoes for one of our top seven events happening this year, and let's raise funds for a great cause together.

Top 5 Trail Running Shoes
Top 5 Trail Running Shoes
Top 5 Trail Running Shoes
Top 10 Road Running Shoes
Top 10 Road Running Shoes
Top 10 Road Running Shoes

Take a look at the Runners Need team's picks of the best road running shoes for 2020.

The Best Way to Avoid Injury When Training for A Marathon
The Best Way to Avoid Injury When Training for A Marathon
The Best Way to Avoid Injury When Training for A Marathon

We asked Pure Sports Strength and Conditioning Coach James Phillips how to reduce our risk of running injuries without compromising on running performance.

Don't Wait For Motivation
Don't Wait For Motivation
Don't Wait For Motivation

Asics Frontrunner Bernadette Dancy discusses how to find motivation during the lockdown.

Top Ten Standout Races This Autumn
Top Ten Standout Races This Autumn
Top Ten Standout Races This Autumn

Explore our top picks for 10ks, half marathons, and ultras this season.

Top Ten Summer Run Challenges
Top Ten Summer Run Challenges
Top Ten Summer Run Challenges

Take on a challenge this summer with our curated selection of the hottest races across the UK.

Running Sustainably
Running Sustainably
Running Sustainably
Earth Runs 10k For 10k Challenge Results
Earth Runs 10k For 10k Challenge Results
Earth Runs 10k For 10k Challenge Results

Thanks to your collective efforts over the past two years, we've planted an impressive 10,000 trees through our four Earth Runs challenges.

The Five Best Running Shoes In 2023
The Five Best Running Shoes In 2023
The Five Best Running Shoes In 2023

We share our five favourite running shoes for the changing seasons. 

International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day will be celebrated on 8th March this year, with several fantastic events taking place both in person and online to celebrate the fantastic achievements of women everywhere...

Meet Our Run Kit Specialist: Katie Welch
Meet Our Run Kit Specialist: Katie Welch
Meet Our Run Kit Specialist: Katie Welch

Meet Katie, running kit specialist.

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