TRAINING



Training

Strength Work For Runners
Strength Work For Runners
Strength Work For Runners

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.

 

5 Of The World's Craziest Marathons
5 Of The World's Craziest Marathons
5 Of The World's Craziest Marathons

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.

How to Start Running
How to Start Running
How to Start Running

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

How To Run Uphill Quicker
How To Run Uphill Quicker
How To Run Uphill Quicker

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!

The Rise of Running Around the UK
The Rise of Running Around the UK
The Rise of Running Around the UK

Running has seen a profound increase in popularity over the past couple of years. Everyone knows someone who has invested in a new pair of running shoes or bought some extra gear to run in...

5 Ways to Boost Your Running
5 Ways to Boost Your Running
5 Ways to Boost Your Running

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

A Runner's Guide to London
A Runner's Guide to London
A Runner's Guide to London

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.

Build Your Own Run Training Plan
Build Your Own Run Training Plan
Build Your Own Run Training Plan

Run The Wild’s Karin Voller talks about making a training plan that works for you and your run.

Autumn Winter Race Stories
Autumn Winter Race Stories
Autumn Winter Race Stories

We met with some of the Runners Need team to talk about their current go-to kit for the season, as well as their training plans for the end of the year.

Run the Wild: Tips for Summer Trail Running
Run the Wild: Tips for Summer Trail Running
Run the Wild: Tips for Summer Trail Running

Simon James, International Mountain Leader and Founder of Run The Wild, shares his top tips for running the trails in the height of summer.

Give every run a reason
Give every run a reason
Give every run a reason

Yet here I am. A runner. An average, everyday plodder of the pavements, escape-from-the-world...

Intermediate Marathon Training Plan
Intermediate Marathon Training Plan
Intermediate Marathon Training Plan

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

Tapering Your Training
Tapering Your Training
Tapering Your Training

Learn more about why tapering your training before a race is essential to your performance.

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