EXPERT ADVICE & INSPIRATION
EXPERT ADVICE & INSPIRATION
Most marathon runners do not need to prepare for extreme climates, gruelling ascents and natural predators, but for some 26.2 miles simply isn’t enough of a challenge. With the ASICS Manchester Marathon and London Marathon fast approaching, we take a look at 5 of the world’s toughest and craziest off-road marathons and ultra-run
This interactive tool allows you to easily rank and compare which US cities are the best for running in! The tool aims to reveal the best cities from New York to Nebraska and from Hawaii to Alaska.
Learn more about why tapering your training before a race is essential to your performance.
Run the Wild's Mark Hadaway explains why he loves trail running and why you will love it too.
At Runners Need we love to run. That's why we're proud to support Cancer Research UK in calling upon the public to pull on their trainers, wear pink and take part in Race for Life 2021 to help raise money for reearch into all 200 types of cancer.
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.
We all know that running is the most obvious way of training for a particular running event, but from personal experience and from the opinions of others there are even greater ways of contributing towards the overall success, progress and benefit of your performance.
For most runners, the thought of taking on a half marathon or full marathon really is the highlight of their running year. 26.2 miles is an impressive feat when you consider the hours of training you need to put in. But what if 26.2 wasn’t enough? We’ve explored the world of the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc to bring you the information you need to know about Europe’s most popular ultra-marathon.
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.
Run the Wild guides Karin and Simon break down everything you need to know about running backpacks and vests before you buy
With Christmas around the corner, we thought it was about time we shared some inspiration on what to gift the runner in your life.
Runners Need store manager Nick gives some advice for beginners taking up running for the first time.
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.