Running Training & Motivation Advice

Glute Strengthening Exercises for Runners

Your glutes are your running powerhouse. Strengthening them is crucial for holding good running form, improving performance and helping prevent injury.

What to Wear for a Marathon or Half Marathon

Running a marathon or half marathon? Here's a simple checklist of the best running kit, so you can enjoy your race with confidence.

The Importance of Core Strength for Runners

A strong core protects against knee and ankle injuries, hip and lower back pain, as well as lessening over-pronation.

The Benefits of Fartlek Training

Fartlek training enables the body to adapt to various speeds, so as become faster over longer distance.

How to Listen to Music While Running

Running with music is an idea that works for some but not for all. Is it safe? Does it improve your running? What type of music should you listen to?

Single Leg Exercises for Runners

Single leg exercises are where only one leg touches the ground and the other is held off the ground, for example: Single leg deadlift and Single leg squat.

Transition to Minimalist Running Shoes

Been inspired by the new breed of running shoes? Shankara has some tips and exercises.

Basic Plyometrics for Runners

Watch now: the best 2-minute plyometrics exercises for runners. Improve your speed, strength, power, change of direction, balance and bone density.

What to Wear for Hill, Trail and Fell Running

Whether you're checking a compulsory kit list for an adventure race, or you just want to train comfortably, find out what's best for running off-road.