Beginning Running

Lots of runners like to pop in a set of earphones and listen to their favourite playlist when they’re out jogging; but there are probably just as many people who say that we shouldn’t run and listen to music at the same time. Personally, I find that headphones or earphones are a bit uncomfortable and [...]

Many people decide to take up running after being inspired or encouraged (or in some cases blackmailed!) to enter a run such as a 10k or a marathon. If you’re one of those people and you’re wondering what you’ve got yourself into then take a peek at this cool infographic below from the CheapSally.com blog. [...]

Put on a bit of weight lately? If you’re thinking about beginning running to shed some of those unwanted pounds then you’ve made an excellent choice! There are loads of reasons why running is a great form of exercise – and one of the best ones is just how good it is at burning body [...]

Following on from an earlier post about why beginner runners should start slowly, many people find that following a walk-run program is an excellent way to ease themself into running. It’s a common mistake (and one which I made!) to think that just because you can sprint for a bus or just because you play [...]

Whether you are just beginning running or you are perhaps something of a running veteran, the issue of stretching is one that always sparks plenty of debate. Everybody has an opinion on “how to stretch”, “what to stretch” and “whether stretching is any good for us at all”. Clearly, there are right ways and wrong [...]

Although running is probably one of the least expensive sporting activities you can do, (you don’t need to invest in lots of fancy clothing or equipment) you should definitely kit yourself out with some suitable trainers. Those favourite pumps of yours might seem like the most comfortable things in the world right now, but after [...]

Beginning running can be pretty tough. Many people who are either just starting out or are returning to running after a long layoff find it a real struggle to get going. I certainly did! When I attempted my very first run, I was a regular gym-goer and was used to the effort of working up [...]

Most forms of exercise are good for you. Any aerobic or cardio activity that gets your heart rate going and increases your breathing has many benefits. So why choose running over any other form of exercise? Here are just 10 reasons why running is such a great physical activity and why it is so popular. [...]