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Laura Weightman’s independent training environment

University is what first drew Laura Weightman to the city of Leeds, and now seven years on, it’s her idyllic home outside...

Strength & Conditioning with Laura Weightman

Two-time Olympic finalist and European 1500m bronze medalist Laura Weightman explains why a runner should include strength and conditioning in their...

How I train: Shona Heaslip

Irish athlete Shona Heaslip shares insights into how she trains, why she runs, and race day food. Heaslip of the An Riocht...

Alex Teuten: managing stress as an athlete

Following a fantastic start to 2017 Alex Teuten’s dreams of a first GB vest in March were dashed when British Athletics...

Antarctica mile, cross country mud, thanksgiving and strong at 75 – social media this week

With runners and athletes sharing all those special moments on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, there are always a few things that...

Nike’s Vaporfly 4% shoes do improve running economy – research confirms

A new study has reaffirmed Nike’s ambitious claims that its Vaporfly shoes improve running economy by 4 percent. The shoes were...

Runners on social media: Colin McCourt avoids 17 tattoos, Butchart and Sharp, and stag do antics

With all those special life moments shared on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook there are always a few things that catch the...

Spicy sweet potato & lentil casserole

Give meat a miss for the night with this delicious, nutrient-rich sweet potato and lentil recipe. Don’t sweat this recipe will...

Can smiling make you a better runner?

Eliud Kipchoge, the greatest marathon runner in the world is never without a smile. This year during the Nike Breaking2 attempt...

What are the benefits of strides?

Strides are a great addition to a runner’s training and help with form, biomechanics, recovery and speed. They are also perfect for...