How to join a running club: what to expect as a beginner
How to join a running club as a beginner — what the first session is really like, how to pick one, and what nobody tells you about pace groups.
Claire Matthews
How to pick a marathon training plan that fits your life
A practical guide to choosing a marathon training plan that suits your life — your schedule, your history, your body — not someone else’s.
How to find running routes near you: apps and tools
Stuck running the same loop every week? Here’s how to find running routes near you using free apps, maps, and tools that actually work.
How to cope with a bad run mentally (without spiralling)
Learn how to cope with a bad run mentally with practical steps real runners use — no toxic positivity, just what actually helps.
How to deal with side stitches while running: causes & fix
Learn why side stitches happen while running and the fastest ways to fix them mid-run, plus training tweaks to stop them coming back.
How to build a weekly running schedule for beginners
Learn how to build a weekly running schedule for beginners with real numbers, rest days, and a sample plan that fits around actual life.
How to choose a running race distance for your first event
Confused about 5k, 10k or half marathon? Here’s how to choose a running race distance based on your time, schedule and current fitness.
How to avoid running injuries: a beginner’s prevention guide
A practical beginner guide to avoid running injuries — the real causes, the 10% rule, strength work that matters, and when pain means stop.
How running changes your mental health: the real evidence
How running changes your mental health, according to real evidence — not hype. What it does, what it doesn’t, and how much you actually need.
How much should I run per week? A beginner guide
A beginner guide to how much you should run per week — real mileage numbers, rest days, and how to build up without getting injured.