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Phoebe’s Story
Phoebe’s Story
Phoebe’s Story

One of our store colleague is running the London marathon, here is her story.

Run Urban London
Run Urban London
Run Urban London

London is a great city for running, discover hidden gems for beginner and experienced runners with our guide to running urban london.

Marathon Training & Race Tips
Marathon Training & Race Tips
Marathon Training & Race Tips

Mastering your pace during a half marathon or marathon is a fine art that takes practise in training and discipline on race day. Experienced multi-distance racer and Runners Need Clapham Junction Manager Mark Speed explains how we can train for our target marathon time and maintain pacing:

Gore-Tex Fabric Care Guide
Gore-Tex Fabric Care Guide
Gore-Tex Fabric Care Guide

GORE-TEX garments are built to last but routine care will ensure their excellent on-going performance and extend their life.

In this guide we run through what is GORE-TEX® and how best to maintain your GORE-TEX® fabrics so they’re ready to go when you are.

Uplifting Minds With Ascis
Uplifting Minds With Ascis
Uplifting Minds With Ascis

Move your mind, uplift the world with ASICS

#UpliftingMinds

How to Get Fit Fast: Training for Your First Half or Full Marathon
How to Get Fit Fast: Training for Your First Half or Full Marathon
How to Get Fit Fast: Training for Your First Half or Full Marathon

We asked Women’s Running Editor-at-Large and author of Run Yourself Fit, Christina Macdonald, for her 10 top tips on how to get fit fast and to help you kick-start your training

6 Running EssentialsTo Add To Your Winter Wardrobe
6 Running EssentialsTo Add To Your Winter Wardrobe
6 Running EssentialsTo Add To Your Winter Wardrobe

Jacket on, jacket off, leggings or shorts, gloves, no gloves, hat? Getting ready for your run during winter can be a tough decision - it can be easy to over dress (or under dress). Luckily, activewear has come a long way in recent years, designed in performance enhancing material that’s both lightweight and insulating, meaning you only need a few essential items to keep you warm and run-ready. 

Top 5 Trail Running Shoes
Top 5 Trail Running Shoes
Top 5 Trail Running Shoes

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

The Ultimate Autumn Running Kit Guide
The Ultimate Autumn Running Kit Guide
The Ultimate Autumn Running Kit Guide

Everything you need to know about staying warm and dry when running this season.

Run In The Sun: How To Beat The Heat
Run In The Sun: How To Beat The Heat
Run In The Sun: How To Beat The Heat

If you’re poorly prepared for running in the summer heat, it can affect your performance and even cause overheating or dehydration. Here are our top tips for beating warm weather, whether you’re running your commute, squeezing lunchtime sessions into a busy working week or enjoying longer routes on the weekend:

Run Club Legends
Run Club Legends
Run Club Legends

We caught up with the Run Club Legends to find out why they love the Runners Need Run Clubs

How to Choose Lights and a Head Torch for Running
How to Choose Lights and a Head Torch for Running
How to Choose Lights and a Head Torch for Running

Whether you’re on poorly lit roads or pitch black trails, running lights are an essential piece of running kit. Here is everything you need to know to choose the best running lights for you.

It's Important To Listen To Your Body
It's Important To Listen To Your Body
It's Important To Listen To Your Body

Listen to your body. It’s one of the things everyone says, and with good reason.

Autumn Races To Enter
Autumn Races To Enter
Autumn Races To Enter

Traditionally, there were a whole host of autumn races to enter, ranging from flat road half marathons to grueling off-road challenges. The weather was most often perfect for achieving best results. 

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