Night running tips, safety gear and routes that work
Practical night running tips: safety gear that actually helps, routes that work, and how to run after dark without being a hazard to yourself.
Tom Briggs
Running in cold weather: tips and gear guide that works
Running in cold weather tips and gear guide: what to wear, how to warm up safely, and when it’s actually too cold to run outside.
Running cadence: how to improve your stride rate
A practical guide to running cadence — what it actually is, why 180spm is a myth, and realistic drills to improve your stride rate without injury.
How to use a running watch to improve your training
A practical guide to using a running watch properly — pace alerts, heart rate zones, recovery metrics — without drowning in data you don’t need.
How to train for your first ultramarathon guide
A practical, honest guide to training for your first ultramarathon — weekly mileage, fueling, back-to-back long runs, and what actually goes wrong.
Best running socks to prevent blisters: an honest guide
An honest guide to the best running socks to prevent blisters — what actually works, what’s marketing, and how to choose for your feet.
Your first ultra marathon: what no one tells you, honestly
An honest guide to your first ultra marathon — the real nutrition, pacing and mental problems no one mentions, from someone who’s made the mistakes.
How to choose between road and trail running shoes
How to choose between road and trail running shoes based on terrain, grip, and injury history — plus when one pair can actually do both jobs.
Best running shoes for beginners UK: 2025 guide
A no-nonsense 2025 guide to the best running shoes for beginners UK runners can actually afford, fit properly, and run comfortably in.
Best running belt for phone and gels on long runs
Looking for the best running belt for phone and gels on long runs? Here’s what actually stays put at mile 15, and what doesn’t.