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

Our day-by-day plan will have you marathon-fit in just 18 weeks.

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.

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

Runners Need store manager Nick gives some advice for beginners taking up running for the first time.

With temperatures dropping, On Run Crew UK member Stephen Adjaidoo gave us the low down for his favourite gear to protect you from the elements and keep you running through winter.

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.

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.

With Christmas around the corner, we thought it was about time we shared some inspiration on what to gift the runner in your life.