Race Distances If you’re new to running, or you’ve never run a race before, a 5K is a great place to start. But before you add a 5K to your bucket list, you may be wondering: How far is a 5K run, really? And how long will it take you to run it? First things first: The…
Marathon Training and Long runs You have decided to go longer, having been doing your local Park Run, or even managed a few 10K races. For me it was more the fact I hadn’t run more than 8 miles and decided to enter Manchester Marathon having continually failed to get into London Marathon. I had…
NV-Compression Calf Sleeves I have to admit this is something that I never considered wearing until the start of 2021. Why you may ask, that is down to having an injury to my calf I would say had been around on and off for about 10 months. We all ignore those little niggles that turn…
What are Strides in Running Whether you’re an 800m specialist, cross country runner, or an aspiring marathoner, strides are a fundamental building block of speed and coordination. But the majority of recreational runners never do them despite a host of benefits. What are strides? Strides are also known as striders, stride-outs, or accelerations. They’re about…
Battery Free Lights The million mile light started off as idea on kickstarter a few years ago, and soon after the first launch and success there were a few tweeks made to the design and battery for the better. Largely marketed as a light safety device for children walking during the winter it got a…
