Running 101

The changes our bodies go through during childbirth are nothing short of amazing, but it takes time to heal after childbirth before jumping back into running and exercise. Here are our tips for running postpartum, how to adjust to a new workout schedule, and who should avoid running after birth. Check out our definitive guide … Read more

Returning to running after an extended break can be tricky. Whether your break was due to an injury, scheduling issues, or just falling out of love with running temporarily. Starting running again is not only a test of your physical ability but also mental resiliency. The most common mistake returning runners make is jumping back … Read more

Cooling down after running is an important part of your workout – but so many runners skip it, After all, you have things to do and places to go. Once your heart rate goes down, shouldn’t you be okay? The answer to that is: sort of. While a little cool-down walk and some water might seem … Read more

Back in the day, we were told a warm up for runners was a sequence of contorting static stretches.  Gradually, the sports science has moved on and proven these old routines were not effective. Runners ditched the warm-up (if they ever did them at all), and got used to just heading out the door and … Read more

Hey guys, interested in a marathon training Strava club? Today we are launching our Marathon Handbook Runners Strava Club, open to all runners. We’re excited to use the marathon training Strava Club as a means to build our bind our community together. We get thousands of runners using our resources each week, and now our goal … Read more

After running, reading books is one of my favourite things to do. I’m often asked to recommend books about running; whether it’s books on training, injury prevention, personal accounts, or simply good reads. In this blog, I’m going to cover some of my favourite books about running – books that are ‘good reads’, books which … Read more

Hey guys, Do you ever find yourself lacking in running motivation when you’re getting ready to go for a run? Suddenly the sofa seems much more tempting, you find yourself surfing Youtube, you remember you still have to do the dishes . . .  It happens to all of us – we all go through … Read more

Running shorts.  Every runner needs a pair, and while you can usually get away with any old pair of shorts when you start out, once you start doing long distance runs it’s a good idea to invest in a dedicated pair of running shorts. This article looks are what to consider in terms of short … Read more

Running at altitude comes with it’s own set of rules.  Altitude affects runners in different ways – shortness of breath is common, and dizziness or nausea are possible.  Older runners tend to get affected easier than younger.    Some runners are interested in training to run races at high altitude, while others use altitude training … Read more