Before Your First parkrun: How to Overcome the Nerves and Get Started
Your first parkrun can feel daunting, but those pre-event nerves are completely normal. Learn how to prepare, what to expect, and why your first step is the most important one.
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parkrun: More Than Just a Run | Community, Connection and Memories
Parkrun brings people together every weekend to walk, jog, run, volunteer, and connect. It’s not just about finishing times — it’s about community, encouragement, and creating lasting memories.
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Walk, Jog, Walk Around Market Drayton | 22.52 km Endurance Session
A 22.52 km walk, jog, walk endurance session around Market Drayton, taking in the Shropshire Union Canal, Adderley and Tyrley Lock. Here’s a breakdown of the route, performance statistics and why long aerobic sessions remain an important part of my training.
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Progression Runs: How to Build Speed and Endurance Through Control
Progression runs help runners build speed, endurance, and confidence by gradually increasing pace throughout a workout. Learn how controlled effort leads to stronger finishes.
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Building Momentum: A Morning Progression Run for Endurance and Fitness
An 11.2 km morning progression run demonstrating how controlled pacing, consistency, and gradual increases in effort build endurance and improve running performance.
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Training Tip: Consistency Beats Intensity for Long-Term Fitness Success
Consistency is the key to long-term fitness success. Learn why building a sustainable routine is more effective than relying on occasional intense workouts.
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Race Pace Calculator & Pace Band Generator | 5K to Marathon
Use our free Race Pace Calculator to find your required running pace, race splits and finish-time strategy. Create a personalised pace band for 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon events.
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Running Tip of the Day: Why Starting Slow Can Make You a Better Runner
Today’s running tip is simple but effective: start your run slower than you think you need to. Learn how pacing yourself can improve endurance, reduce injury risk, and help you finish every run feeling stronger.
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What’s the Best Time of Day to Exercise? Morning vs Evening vs Late Night
Is it better to exercise in the morning, evening, or late at night? Explore the benefits of each workout time and discover which schedule best suits your lifestyle. Then share your favourite time to exercise and why it works for you!
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Training Journal – 10 July 2026 Endurance Over Speed
Today’s session was a reminder that not every run needs to be about chasing a faster pace. After several workouts this week in the 4:30/km range, I made a conscious decision to back off the intensity and focus on endurance instead. Rather than completing shorter running intervals, I increased each effort to 2 km. The…
