5km - Beginners

For all those runners who dont know where to start, here's a basic 5km training plan for you. This training plan starts from the very begining and assumes you dont run at all...

Carbohydrates are the most available fuel source, as glucose is constantly circulating in the bloodstream, making it immediatly available and an obvious choice of fuel. It takes longer to access...

This occurs when clothing is constantly rubbing against the nipples, usually during long runs when you're particularly sweaty. Some types of fabric are more likely to cause this, like cotton...

Knee pain is one of the most common problems facing runners and can be caused by a number of reasons. The most common causes of knee pain are:

• Old shoes - The cushioning has gone and therefore...

As most of us wear the wrong size bra for every day use, its important that we get the right fitting one when doing a high impact activity such as Running. By using the size guide, you can find the...

The general recommendation is to drink 2 litres or 8 glasses of water per day. To be more accurate and to calculate your individual requirments you can base your water needs upon your body weight...

It's important to stay hydrated before, during and after your runs. Not taking enough fluids can impact your performance and can lead to cramp. Re-hydrating after a run also helps to repair...

To help improve your training, you need to also monitor your nutrition. Snacking on a few small meals every few hours is better than 2 or 3 large meals a day as they digest easier and keep your...

Shin splints is a common injury amongst runners and refers to pain on the inside of the tibia or shin bone. Shin splints can be a generic term for pains and injuries around the shin bone including...

Blisters can be a real problem for runners, some can be bad enough to stop you running for upto a week! The main cause of blisters is friction, so it's important to reduce as much friction as...