Top-tips

Read our top-tips for everything from recovery to shoe selection

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Top-tips for race day

Our Runna coaches have got together to provide you with the top tips to get the most out of your race day
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Written by Ben. Updated over a week ago

Recommended Garmin watches for any runner

Garmin watches range from beginner ones with basic features to advanced watches for pro triathletes - we'll help you choose the one for you
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Written by Dom. Updated over a week ago

Using RPE in a race

Do you have a trail or hill race? Or just fed up of being reliant on your watch to pace you? Check out our tips on racing to how you…
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Written by Steph. Updated this week

How to choose a running goal

Do you want to get into running but not sure where to start? We've compiled the ultimate guide to help you choose your next running goal!
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Written by Steph. Updated over a week ago

Top-tips for racing a 5k

Pacing is an important factor of running a 5k. Here are our top-tips to help you get that PB!
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Written by Steph. Updated this week

Top-tips for race week

You've put in all of that hard work, now it's time for the final week - find out how to best prepare in the week before your race
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Written by Ben. Updated over a week ago

Top-tips for breathing while running

We cover our top-tips for improving your breathing techniques while running
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Written by Ben. Updated over a week ago

Top-tips for returning to running after a break

Getting back into running after a long break can be challenging, but we're here to help. Here are our top tips.
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Written by Ben. Updated over a week ago

Recommended Hydration Vests for any runner

Thinking of buying a hydration vest? We've covered some of our favourites to stay hydrated on those longer runs
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Written by Ben. Updated over a week ago

Top-tips on Hill training

Interested in incorporating hill training into your training routine? Find out the many benefits and how to get started.
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Written by Ben. Updated over a week ago

Top-tips for running in the heat

If you're going to be training in hotter climates, we've covered all of our top tips to nail your training in the heat
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Written by Ben. Updated over a week ago

Top-tips for race week nutrition

Our coaches have covered all you need to know about race week nutrition for those longer distance races
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Written by Ben. Updated over a week ago

Incorporating a race within your training plan

Should you incorporate a race as part of your training? Read below for the key benefits of doing so as well as how to include this.
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Written by Ben. Updated over a week ago

Top-tips for adjusting your training for Christmas

The festive holidays can be a fun time but sometimes it's hard to find time to train! We've covered our top-tips to adjust your plan.
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Written by Ben. Updated over a week ago

Top-tips for enjoying your long runs

Finding your long runs tough and boring? Lacking motivation to get your shoes on and out the door? You've come to the right place
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Written by Ben. Updated over a week ago

Top-tips for tapering before a race

Got a race coming up and want to make sure you're prepared? We've gathered together our top-tips.
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Written by Ben. Updated over a week ago

The importance of a deload week

Deload weeks, or recovery weeks, are essential to making the most out of your training - giving your body time to recover
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Written by Ben. Updated over a week ago

Incorporating Parkrun into your training

Why should we run Parkrun? and how to work it into our training?
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Written by Ben. Updated over a week ago

Top-tips for running during pregnancy

Expecting a baby and unsure how to adapt your running? Here are our top-tips!
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Written by Ailish. Updated in the last hour

Top-tips for running over winter

Summer PBs are made in winter - keep that progress going into the winter months with our top tips
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Written by Ben. Updated over a week ago

Top-tips for choosing the right running shoes

We've asked running physio Aidan O'Flaherty and shoe reviewer Jamie's Running for their top tips and favourites shoes
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Written by Ben. Updated over a week ago

Introduction to strength training for runners

It's no secret that as well as helping to reduce injury risk, strength training can also increase performance too - we'll cover why
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Written by Ben. Updated over a week ago

Returning to running post-illness

If you're unlucky enough to be ill or have a cold recently, make sure to give your body enough time to recover and return to running safely
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Written by Steph. Updated over a week ago

Why easy running is important to run fast

Want to understand the value of why we set you easy running? Read on here.
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Written by Steph. Updated over a week ago

Benefits of following a running plan

Whether you’re training for a specific goal or building your general fitness, there are many benefits to following a running plan
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Written by Dom. Updated over a week ago

Managing your running around triathlon training

We've covered everything you need to know to develop your running while training for a triathlon or IRONMAN
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Written by Ben. Updated this week

Top-tips for staying motivated and accountable

One of the challenges of running can be consistency - so we've covered our top 8 tips for motivation and accountability
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Written by Dom. Updated over a week ago

Top-tips to maximise your recovery

Here are all of our top-tips to recover from your tougher sessions as quickly as possible and keep those injuries at bay
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Written by Ben. Updated over a week ago

Returning to running post-covid

If you're unlucky enough to test positive for COVID, make sure to give your body enough time to recover and return to running safely
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Written by Aidan. Updated over a week ago

The importance of cross-training for runners

Incorporate cross-training within your running plans will not only help you to optimise your training, but can also reduce your injury risk
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Written by Steph. Updated over a week ago