Making Progress

Training advice for runners ready to increase distance or enter races. We cover marathon preparation, hill training, fartlek workouts and cross-training options.

Add Swimming to Your Training Routine

Swimming gives your joints a break from running while keeping your fitness sharp and speeding up recovery.

Am I Ready to Run Races?

Check if you're ready to race by understanding your motivation and finding an event that matches your current ability level.

Be an Environmentally Friendly Runner

Simple ways to cut your carbon footprint as a runner without sacrificing your training or racing.

Benefits of a Running Holiday

Running holidays combine focused training with coaching and community, offering everything from race prep to breaking through fitness plateaus.

Cross-Training and Triathlon

Cross-training mixes running with swimming, cycling, and other workouts to build fitness without repetitive strain.

Distance Learning: Different Race Challenges

Here's how to train for and race 5K, 10K, and half-marathon distances with the right pace and endurance strategy.

Entering Organised Events

Entering organised running events like marathons gives you a chance to test yourself, meet other runners and support causes you care about.

Long Distance Tips from a Marathon Runner

A marathon runner shares practical advice on staying motivated during training and avoiding fatigue on race day.

Marathon Recovery

Your muscles need serious downtime after a marathon, so here's how to recover properly without rushing back too soon.

Marathon Training

A four to five month marathon training plan needs short, medium and long runs mixed with rest days to build fitness without burning out.

Questionnaire: Are You Up to Speed on Running?

Test your running knowledge with this quiz covering training methods, injuries, recovery, and running culture.

Staying Motivated as a Runner

Set goals, update your gear, and try new routes to keep your running fresh and enjoyable.

Tackling Hills

Hill running breaks you out of your comfort zone and builds stronger legs, heart and lungs without needing steep climbs.

Taking Running to the Next Level

Once you catch the running bug, boost your speed, strength and endurance with targeted workouts to race faster and go further.

Train for a 10k in 12 Weeks

Start running a 10k in just 12 weeks with this beginner-friendly training plan that builds gradually without overdoing it.

What Is Fartlek?

Fartlek training breaks up your steady running routine by mixing fast and slow intervals to build speed and endurance.

Will I Ever Be Ready for the Marathon?

Marathon readiness depends more on your mindset and motivation than on being superhuman or perfectly trained.

Winter Weather Training

Keep your fitness routine on track through winter by switching to the gym and adjusting your training when snow and ice make outdoor running unsafe.