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Train gradually, rest well, wear the right shoes and know the warning signs. Practical tips from Sporting Feet, plus a guide to the five most common running injuries.
Barefoot training can make your feet stronger, but switching to barefoot running too quickly carries real risks. Here’s what the latest research says, and how to try it safely if you’re tempted.
Dress for 10°C warmer than it is, don’t skip your water, and know when to wear your vest over or under your jacket. A practical guide to UK winter running.
Tart cherry is one of the few recovery products with real research behind it. Here’s what anthocyanins do, what the studies show and how to time them around races.
What your body burns, how much carbohydrate you need per hour and how to build a fuelling plan you’ll actually stick to, in plain English.
A Shepherd’s Bush pharmacist explains why diets so often fail, where running fits in, and why a supervised, personalised plan is more likely to last.
Professionals and amateurs face the same marathon, but not the same support. A physiologist looks at how running wears down the body, and why good coaching and gradual progression matter for everyone.
A new analysis of 33 studies gives the clearest evidence yet that beetroot juice boosts performance, with the biggest gains for recreational athletes. Here’s how much to drink, and when.
Two University of East London experts share the fuelling, hydration & mental strategies to help on marathon day, from 60g of carbs an hour to the phrase to keep with you when the race starts to bite.
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Heavy legs and laboured breathing in the first 10 to 15 minutes aren't a sign you're unfit. A Coventry University physiologist explains what's happening, and how to make it easier.
The 500 to 800km rule is widely quoted, but where does it come from? Two biomechanics researchers look at performance, injury and comfort, and explain when it's really time for a new pair.
Super shoes have moved from Olympic podiums to parkrun start lines. Four researchers look at whether everyday runners benefit, and what the early evidence says about injury risk.
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There's no single right way to run, but a few basics for your feet, legs, arms, torso and head can make running feel easier and faster and lower your injury risk.
Five hot baths a week for five weeks raised trained runners' VO₂max by around 4%, without adding a single extra mile. Here's what the researchers found.
Sebastian Sawe ate bread and honey before his sub two-hour marathon. Research suggests honey works as well as energy gels and may be most useful for recovery between runs.
New research suggests carbohydrates matter less as muscle fuel and more for keeping blood sugar steady, which may change how much you need to take on during a long run.
Sore after a run? Exercising with DOMS won't hurt you, but it may slow you down. An exercise scientist explains what soreness means and when to rest.
There's no single right age, but there are good guidelines. An exercise scientist explains how far children can run at each age, and how to build up safely.
Running doesn't wear your knees out, and runners tend to have thicker cartilage. An exercise scientist explains the evidence, and how to start safely at any age.
Calories, sleep stages, recovery scores and VO₂max are all estimates. An exercise scientist explains how accurate your watch really is, and how to use its data wisely.
Treadmill running is slightly easier on the body, yet often feels harder. An exercise scientist explains why, and whether the treadmill or the road makes you fitter.
Mixing running with walk breaks can help you go further, recover faster and stay injury-free. An athletics coach explains the "Jeffing" method and who it might suit.
Worried running will wreck your knees? An orthopaedic surgeon who scanned 1,000 mid-life exercisers explains why running is good for your joints, and how to start safely.
Up to 96% of endurance runners get gut symptoms during a race. A physiologist explains what causes runner's trots, and how breakfast, hydration and training can help.
Slow jogging, at a pace easy enough to chat, is going viral. An exercise scientist explains why it works for beginners, and why seasoned runners might benefit too.
The research behind the world's favourite Saturday morning 5K, and why a nod at the start line matters more than you might think.
Millions of people, thousands of solo miles, and why we need to look up from our screens and start running together.
Dr Christopher Hurst discusses how one of the most important and well-established factors in healthy ageing is muscle strength.
Injured and frustrated? Get the right plan, focus on what you can still do, look after sleep and nutrition, and set small goals. Here's how to get back to what you love.
Achy knees, stiff shoulders, new tendon pain? Hormonal changes can play a part, but they're rarely the whole story. Here's why strength training matters more than ever.
Cadence is a result, not an input. Focus on form, mobility, core, strength and technique, and a quicker, more efficient stride will follow on its own.
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A derelict building, a "cafe to lease" sign and a lot of imagination. Lewin on how The Homestead became a Lewisham park café that roasts its own coffee and employs nearly 50 people.
To get faster, most of your running should feel easy. Here's how aerobic base training works, how to tell if a run is truly easy, and why consistency beats intensity.
A sauna that floats on the Thames, opposite Hampton Court Palace. Site manager Rosie Paige on heat, cold plunges, Bushy parkrun and why runners need to slow down.
Claire opened her Putney foot clinic in February 2026. We talk nervous first visits, simple fixes for sore feet, and why you never need to apologise for yours.
How Prolonged Sitting Affects Hip Extension and Running Performance: Insights from the Running Logic Programme
Every marathon season, I see the same pattern: an influx of runners dealing with early bone stress, stress reactions, or full stress fractures.
Whether you are training for your first 10K, preparing for a half marathon, or simply trying to become a more consistent runner, increasing your mileage is an important part of getting fitter.
If you’ve spent any time on social media recently, you’ve probably seen videos claiming that plyometrics are the secret to becoming a faster runner.
We’ve all heard the “10% rule”, but recent research suggests that the size of an individual run may be more important than your total weekly mileage.
Have you noticed an old running niggle starting to creep back in?
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Why our founder left insurance, taught himself to build, and made an app to stop runners running alone.
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Nine weeks into the first attempt, the numbers were moving. Then came a five mile tempo in thirty-five degree heat.
We all say sauna is good for us, but what’s actually going on inside? From heart health and pain relief to stress and long-term brain health, here’s what the science says.
One of the most common running technique issues we see at Podium Physiotherapy is overstriding.
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Train gradually, rest well, wear the right shoes and know the warning signs. Practical tips from Sporting Feet, plus a guide to the five most common running injuries.
Sporting Feet · · 4 min read
Read article →Barefoot training can make your feet stronger, but switching to barefoot running too quickly carries real risks. Here’s what the latest research says, and how to try it safely if you’re tempted.
Sam Carey · · 5 min readTart cherry is one of the few recovery products with real research behind it. Here’s what anthocyanins do, what the studies show and how to time them around races.
FTP Endurance Fuel · · 6 min readWhat your body burns, how much carbohydrate you need per hour and how to build a fuelling plan you’ll actually stick to, in plain English.
FTP Endurance Fuel · · 6 min readRun smarter
Evidence-based ideas to help you train consistently, pace yourself and get more from your running.
Explore Training →Two University of East London experts share the fuelling, hydration & mental strategies to help on marathon day, from 60g of carbs an hour to the phrase to keep with you when the race starts to bite.
Andy Galbraith · · 4 min readBuild a stronger runner
Strength, plyometrics and mobility that support your miles without stealing your legs.
Explore Strength & Mobility →There's no single right way to run, but a few basics for your feet, legs, arms, torso and head can make running feel easier and faster and lower your injury risk.
Anthony Blazevich · · 5 min readKeep running
Practical help for niggles, recovery and staying in the sport with more confidence.
Explore Injury & Recovery →Fuel the miles
What to eat and drink for training and racing — fuelling, not a diet plan.
Explore Nutrition & Fuelling →Running is better together
Clubs, parkrun and the people who make it easier to show up.
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