You used to run. Here’s how to start again without chasing your old self
A supportive guide to starting running again: make a realistic plan, use run-walk, leave room for rest and stop chasing your old...
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Running through perimenopause: when your usual routine stops feeling usual
A supportive look at running through perimenopause, adjusting your routine and seeking help without treating every difficult run as a hormonal problem.
“All paces welcome”: is this running group right for you?
Find a running group that genuinely fits: ask about pace, walking breaks, backmarkers, accessibility, costs and what happens when someone needs to...
Running after dark: being seen, feeling more confident and keeping your options open
Practical options for running after dark: route planning, visibility, company and privacy, without putting responsibility for harassment on runners.
Your sports bra should support your run, not spoil it
A practical sports-bra fit guide covering bands, cups, straps, fitting questions and comfort, plus when breast pain needs healthcare advice.
Is your running watch helping, or turning every run into a test?
Make your running watch work for you: understand training estimates, simplify alerts, review privacy and decide whether you really need an upgrade.
Your first parkrun: yes, you can walk, go alone and turn up without being “a runner”
Your first parkrun, explained: registration, barcodes, walking, going alone, the finish funnel and finding an event that works for you.
Find your pace
Plan a run. Set a goal. Make the numbers simple.