EXPERT ADVICE & INSPIRATION
EXPERT ADVICE & INSPIRATION
When running in the wet, windy, cold and changeable British weather, staying warm and dry without overheating can be a difficult balancing act.
Running is a huge benefit for not just your physical health but also your mental health. Some of our very own Runners Need and Cotswold Outdoor team members discuss below the reasons for why running has been a benefit to them regarding their mental health.
Bobby Gordon uses his powers of persuasion to convince you that running doesn't have to be all pain and misery
Asics Frontrunner Holly Rush discusses how to deal with your competition or running event being cancelled or postponed and how to adjust your training.
Daniel Lawrence, Chartered Physiotherapist, demonstrates how to prevent injuries at home with Rocktape.
The Asics Frontrunner Team demonstrates how to maintain a sound mind and sound body during lockdown while training at home solo or with your family.
Staying in the UK this summer, we look at running routes that are just as fun as famous global ones, ideal for beginners and experienced runners alike.
The prospect of your first 10k race can be daunting, so we asked expert running coach Nina Anderson for her top tips on going the distance.
When you think about running, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Is it excitement? Joy? Even sometimes dread? Running makes people feel different things, and whilst for some people it’s the last thing they would like to do, for many it can be a saviour. My own mental health has benefitted enormously from running, it has become a way to escape from my own thoughts (and during lockdown, my own home!) and continues to be a reliable friend through a pretty tumultuous time for everyone. Frustrated at work? Run. Bored of not being able to go out and see your friends? Run. Too much bunched-up energy needing an outlet? Run.
Chase off the chill with our top tips for confident and safe winter running.
At Runners Need we are delighted to be the official sports retail partner for RunThrough events and as events open up in a controlled and safe environment, we encourage all our running community to look to sign up to an event this year to continue to enjoy both the physical and mental health benefits of running.
Following the 2023 London Marathon, we caught up with the Runners Need team who participated in this iconic event.
Beautifully designed, stylish yoga gear that is built to last, using the most earth-friendly materials available.