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The Future of Running Clothing
The Future of Running Clothing
The Future of Running Clothing

Runners Need clothing and accessories buyer Jessie explores the impact of the right fabric on your running and what the future holds for the materials of your clothes.

How to Maintain a Healthy Immune System
How to Maintain a Healthy Immune System
How to Maintain a Healthy Immune System

Asics Frontrunner Renee McGregor discusses how to maintain a healthy immunse system during the lockdown.

Trail Running Kit Care Guide
Trail Running Kit Care Guide
Trail Running Kit Care Guide

Run the Wild guide and kit care guru Chris gives his tips for keeping your trail running kit in good condition and making them last longer. 

Running Shoes Care Guide
Running Shoes Care Guide
Running Shoes Care Guide

Buying a new pair of running shoes is a great feeling, but it’s not often long until they become muddy, dirty, and worn-in; whether that’s from the hard impact of road running or the unpredictable terrain of trail running. As much as this can’t be helped to a great extent, there are ways in which we can reduce the impact of damage so that they last as long as possible. Investing in a good quality pair of runners and making sure they stay in tip-top condition for as long as possible is not only better for your wallet, but the environment too.

Yoga For Runners
Yoga For Runners
Yoga For Runners

Yogarise instructor Chloe Faulkner demonstrates yoga exercises for runners of all abilities, bringing our store series online.

Top 5 Shoes for Spring 2021
Top 5 Shoes for Spring 2021
Top 5 Shoes for Spring 2021

Runners Need team member Igor breaks down the 2021 shoes that you need to know about. Featuring the very latest innovations in running technology from some of the world's biggest brands, you don't need 20/20 vision to see that these are must-haves for runners of all abilities.

The Rise of Running Around the UK
The Rise of Running Around the UK
The Rise of Running Around the UK

Running has seen a profound increase in popularity over the past couple of years. Everyone knows someone who has invested in a new pair of running shoes or bought some extra gear to run in...

Top 8 Shoes for 2020
Top 8 Shoes for 2020
Top 8 Shoes for 2020

Discover the Runners Need team's top picks for footwear in 2020. 

5 Ways to Boost Your Running
5 Ways to Boost Your Running
5 Ways to Boost Your Running

Training can be dull. Here are 5 fun ways to change up your running routine and keep things interesting. 

The Most Common Running Injuries and How to Avoid Them
The Most Common Running Injuries and How to Avoid Them
The Most Common Running Injuries and How to Avoid Them

Even the most experienced runners can be halted by a running injury. If you find yourself in pain, check out the tips below to prevent, treat, and recover from the most common running injuries. We teamed up with Pure Sports strength and conditioning coach James Phillips to explain how you canreduce your risk of injury and optimise your performance, whether you’re training for a 5k or a marathon.

Running Pack Buying Guide
Running Pack Buying Guide
Running Pack Buying Guide

Run the Wild guides Karin and Simon break down everything you need to know about running backpacks and vests before you buy 

How to Buy the Right Running Watch
How to Buy the Right Running Watch
How to Buy the Right Running Watch

You want to start tracking your miles but with so many running watches out there it's difficult to know which one to choose. Here is everything you need to know about running watches and how to choose the best one for you.

A Runner's Guide to London
A Runner's Guide to London
A Runner's Guide to London

Hayden Shearman, run coach and author of The Runner's Guide to London shares the 7 best workouts to add to your training schedule, and where to do them.

The Benefits of Trail Running
The Benefits of Trail Running
The Benefits of Trail Running

When most people start running, they start running on the roads or maybe in non-pandemic times on a treadmill. Running is a great form of exercise, it lowers our levels of stress, increases our sense of well-being and we all know how good being active is for our physical health. However, if you want to elevate your sense of freedom and well-being then you really need to try trail running!

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