new members of whatever age, size, shape or ability." Running Clubs are unique, enabling individuals to achieve their goals and benefiting their local communities. These values are at the heart of the New Balance ethos, as we help every

’s World, in partnership with New Balance, is once again searching for the UK’s best running club. Last year we presented Poole Runners with our inaugural award in celebration of the club’s all-round excellence. Poole Runners is everything a great club

create a social and sporting hub for the communities they operate in. Without clubs, running as we know it would not exist.To celebrate the achievements of running clubs, Runner's World, in partnership with New Balance, is once again searching for the UK

motivated – once you’ve completed the run.Strike a balance between... Running & cross-trainingAerobic activities such as cycling, vigorous hiking, swimming, pool running and using your health club’s exercise machines offer an array of benefits. On days when

, consider including some new details.Beyond reason "When you log your training, it's always worth having a motivational reminder on each page to tell you why you are putting in the effort," says Smythe. This might be anything from "marathon in September

and works with some of the UK's best teenage athletes. He says that the youngsters who go furthest have a balance of physical ability, concentration, mental strength and dedication." The ones who will do best are the ones prepared to do things that they don

motivated athletes but it's vital, otherwise long-term performance will suffer," says Maitland. His advice: agree your goals with the key people in your life.  Finding the balance between work, life and sport for top age-group athletes is particularly tough

GETTY IMAGES At the start of a brand spanking new year, and in the terrifying knowledge that Brits put on an average of 5lbs (2kg) over the Christmas period (according to the British Dietetic Association), we've come up with these inspirational

it as well, it drives you out the door."6. New lookDoing the same run day after day, month after month, does nothing to improve your fitness or maintain your interest. Find a new route in a scenic area to motivate you to go that little bit harder, faster

fitness and build on it. Whether you want to work on your motivation, speed, strength or endurance, we’ve got a plan for you.SUMMER ACHIEVEMENT: Became a runnerAUTUMN GOAL: Stay motivatedThis summer, you became a runner (maybe again). Congrats. Now