Running
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The death defying Strava segment
Regular runners will know that no run really counts, unless it’s on Strava. Furthermore, it usually has to have one or two segment records and a smattering of kudos from your fellow runners to make it feel worthwhile. I have been a Strava user for as long as I can remember and, I admit, I am fairly addicted to it. So much so, that it is one of only a tiny number of apps on my phone that I actually pay the premium rate for. One of the benefits of Strava Premium also happens to be its route planner which, when you’re away from home, can help you to find…
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Tips for running with a running club
If you've never considered it before, here are five top tips for running with a running club that could change your running life forever. From improving your technique, to saving you money, you'll be surprised what your local club can offer.
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April Round-Up
Here's a quick round-up of everything we got up to during April, from joining a cimate changing collective, to sorting out dodgy feet. We even found time to drink the healthiest drink on earth...probably.
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Video: Looking after runners’ feet – with Abid Hussain
A close look at runners' feet, the issues that plague them and how you should look after your feet if you run. Covering everything from blisters and black toenails, to plantar fasciitis and bunions. Find out how to cut your toenails and whether you should pop a blister or not.
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March Round-Up
Here's everything that we got up to throughout March. From texting mysteries to DIY disasters, puking children, night time injuries, artificial intelligence and runs in the rain.
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Annoying midlife injuries and alternative tennis elbow treatments
Tennis elbow and a host of other oddly named injuries can befall any of us in our forties...in our sleep! How many have you had, would you try alternative ways to treat them and can they be avoided?
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Why running in the rain boosts mental health
Running in the rain is the closest I think I will ever get to feeling like a woman in a 1990s Tampax advert. But, it's not only a fun and liberating experience, it's also a guaranteed way to boost your mental health. Here's why.
