GETTY IMAGES The "season of mellow fruitfulness" really lives up to its name, so make the most of Britain's autumnal bounty of seasonal fruit and vegetables. Gluts of autumn fruit and veg are packed with nutrients and right on your doorstep - which is great for the env...
Closing Soon...Cheltenham 10K (Gloucestershire, October 3) Bask in a grandstand finish at this new 10K, held within the Cheltenham Race Course grounds - home of horse racing's famous Gold Cup.Highgate 5K Fun Run (London, October 4) Scale the hills and heaths of Highgate in th...
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it can be tricky to squeeze a nutritional meal into the hectic period between waking up and going to work. These 10 top breakfasts are tasty, simple and designed with runners in mind. Whether you're in need of ...
1. Snowdonia MarathonWhere? Gwynedd When? OctoberA world away from bustling urban races, the Snowdonia Marathon leads runners on a demanding rural route circling Snowdon, Wales' highest peak. You'll be rewarded with panoramic views down the valley along the way, and crossing the ...
1. Virgin London MarathonWhere? London When? AprilThe London Marathon has a reputation for being 'the big one' in British running, and with good reason. The numbers are staggering – a whopping 746,635 runners have completed the race, it’s broadcast in more than 150 countries and ...
Mile 17. A considerable distance through the Virgin London Marathon, but Big Ben and Buckingham Palace have yet to appear and the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf are only just looming on the horizon. You need a pick-me-up. Luckily, you'll find a perfectly-positioned band of RW forumi...
Runners need carbs - it's as simple as that. Carbohydrate is the fuel that keeps your body moving - the amount of glycogen stored in your muscles affects how long and hard you can run.Paying attention to your carbohydrate needs doesn't just mean sucking up energy gels and drinks ...
Loss of energy. Unusually stiff muscles. Lowered sex drive. They might seem like completely unrelated problems, but there's one sports condition that links them all - overtraining syndrome. It might sound made-up but it exists and it needs to be recognised and addressed. Armed wi...
GETTY IMAGESIf you’re just getting started, don’t be befuddled by terms like wicking, pronation or GPS. Get everything you need - not what the shop assistant wants to sell you – with our guide to key kit essentials.If you’ve been running for a while, you’ll probably own a versio...
GETTY IMAGESThere are many reasons to eat seasonal and local food, from the environmental benefits of reducing the miles your food has travelled, to the simple fact that it is often cheaper to buy local food. It could even have an impact on your running. Most runners understand t...
