Health & Tips

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Cologne List vs Informed Sport: What Banned-Substance Testing Really Means

A plain-English guide to Cologne List and Informed Sport, how each programme tests supplements, what the logos do and do not guarantee, and how tested athletes should check a product.

Cologne List vs Informed Sport: What Banned-Substance Testing Really Means

A plain-English guide to Cologne List and Informed Sport, how each programme tests supplements, what the logos do and do not guarantee, and how tested athletes should check a product.

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Winter Running in the UK: Dark Evenings, Cold Mornings and Staying Consistent

Practical advice for running through a UK winter: staying visible in the dark, layering for the cold, running on ice, avoiding illness, and keeping your training consistent until spring.

Winter Running in the UK: Dark Evenings, Cold Mornings and Staying Consistent

Practical advice for running through a UK winter: staying visible in the dark, layering for the cold, running on ice, avoiding illness, and keeping your training consistent until spring.

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Magnesium Glycinate vs Citrate: Which Form Is Best for Runners?

Glycinate, bisglycinate, citrate, oxide: what the different forms of magnesium are, how to read a magnesium label properly, and which suits runners best.

Magnesium Glycinate vs Citrate: Which Form Is Best for Runners?

Glycinate, bisglycinate, citrate, oxide: what the different forms of magnesium are, how to read a magnesium label properly, and which suits runners best.

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Knee Pain After Running: Causes, What Helps, and When to See a Physio

Where your knee hurts says a lot about why. The common causes of knee pain after running, what to do first, and the signs that mean you should see a...

Knee Pain After Running: Causes, What Helps, and When to See a Physio

Where your knee hurts says a lot about why. The common causes of knee pain after running, what to do first, and the signs that mean you should see a...

Runner resting with legs in a pool after a race

How Long to Recover After a Marathon: A Week-by-Week Guide

What to do in the hours, days and weeks after a marathon: when to walk, when to run again, what to eat, and the warning signs that mean you should...

How Long to Recover After a Marathon: A Week-by-Week Guide

What to do in the hours, days and weeks after a marathon: when to walk, when to run again, what to eat, and the warning signs that mean you should...

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Spring Marathons UK 2027: Race Dates and When to Start Training

The big UK spring marathons for 2027 (Brighton, Manchester, London and Edinburgh) with race dates and the exact Monday to start a 16-week or 12-week training block.

Spring Marathons UK 2027: Race Dates and When to Start Training

The big UK spring marathons for 2027 (Brighton, Manchester, London and Edinburgh) with race dates and the exact Monday to start a 16-week or 12-week training block.

Four RunnerVits bottles lined up outdoors, a gift idea for runners

Gifts for Runners UK: The 2026 Christmas Guide (Under £20, £50 and £100)

Gift ideas runners will actually use, sorted by budget: stocking fillers under £20, useful kit under £50, and bigger gifts under £100 for the marathoner in your life.

Gifts for Runners UK: The 2026 Christmas Guide (Under £20, £50 and £100)

Gift ideas runners will actually use, sorted by budget: stocking fillers under £20, useful kit under £50, and bigger gifts under £100 for the marathoner in your life.