Mountain Leader Simon James tells you everything you need to know before hitting the trails

If you were watching the London marathon and wishing that you were you running it yourself, then you are certainly not alone. Each year up and down the land, you will hear choruses of ‘definitely next year!’ Well if you haven’t competed in a marathon before, there are many little pieces of useful information that you won’t have even considered that will help you keep that mammoth promise. They can be the difference between finishing and not finishing. There are many myths out there, so it is up to you to discover what suits you. Unfortunately, it’s all a bit trial and error to run the perfect marathon.

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.

Experts from Ronhill, Hilly and Altra give us their top tips on continuing to run through the winter whether you are new to running or a seasoned pro.

These simple exercises will improve your running speed and stamina.

There's no doubt about it, London is a big place, with loads of running potential. So how do you use one of the world's greatest urban environments to maximise our running?

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. 

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.

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 10 of the world’s toughest and craziest off-road marathons and ultra-runs.

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

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

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

Running up hill is never easy, it requires a combination of strength, technique and stamina. No amount of running on the flats can prepare you for this energy sapping fight against gravity!