Running calculators, tips and tricks

Why do you need to do a Maximum Heart Rate Stress Test? An essential part of every runner’s plan is knowing how fast or slow to run for any particular exercise session. This is learned from experience – “what does this level of effort feel like?” – and guided by heart rate training zones. One […]

Your training is going well. You are injury free. The miles are ramping up nicely. Then without warning, disaster strikes – running blisters on balls of feet ambush you, or edge blisters or toe blisters. They can be extremely painful, affecting your ability to run as fast as you want, or potentially putting you out […]

Exciting times! Congratulations, you’ve got it in your head that you want to do the whole running thing, but are pretty unsure how to start running. We are here to help – on this page you’ll find a list of essential skills and knowledge that all runners need to start safely and become great runners. […]

A.K.A. How to Cope When Not Running! Read on to learn how to stay sane while recovering from a running injury. Falling off a ladder, twisting your ankle down a rabbit hole, being run into by a fast heavy dog – sometimes in life, accidents happen. If you are following a good running plan, you […]

Let our Running Psychic guide you on the all important question of whether or not you should go for a run today.

What are the benefits of running in the heat? How much do I need to drink? How often do I need to drink? How do I know if I’ve had enough? What can I do to keep cool? These are common questions amongst runners, especially in hot weather, or when considering a race. There are […]