London Marathon ballot tips and alternatives for 2027
Didn’t get a London Marathon ballot place? Here’s how to improve your odds, plus realistic alternatives if you want to run 26.2 in 2027.
Knee pain when running: causes and fixes that work
Knee pain stopping your runs? Here are the most common causes — runner’s knee, IT band, patellar tendinopathy — and what to actually do about each one.
Interval training for 10k improvement: a real runner’s guide
Want a faster 10k? This practical guide to interval training covers exactly what to run, how fast, and how often — without wrecking your week.
How to stay injury free during marathon training
Marathon training breaks more runners than it makes. Here’s how to manage mileage, recovery, and warning signs before they become real injuries.
How to set a realistic marathon finish time goal
Not sure what marathon finish time to aim for? Here’s how to set a goal that’s honest, achievable, and based on your actual running — not wishful thinking.
How to run in winter without losing motivation
Cold, dark mornings kill more training plans than injuries do. Here’s how to keep running through winter without relying on willpower alone.
How to run a negative split half marathon
Running the second half faster than the first sounds simple. Here’s how to actually pace a negative split half marathon without blowing up early.
Tempo runs explained for recreational runners
Tempo runs build race-day fitness faster than easy miles alone. Here’s what pace to run, how long, and how to fit them into a busy week without burning out.
How to run a half marathon without bonking
Hitting the wall at mile 10 is brutal and avoidable. Here’s how to fuel, pace and train so you finish strong — not crawling to the line.
Setting realistic running goals as an average runner
Real running goals for real runners — how to set targets that stretch you without breaking you, with paces, timelines, and honest expectations.