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…
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Day 1 — Today’s Tip: Easy Runs Are Not Wasted Miles
Easy runs are a key part of every successful training plan. Learn why running at a comfortable pace helps build endurance, improve recovery, and support long-term progress.
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Knutsford 10k 2021 Race Video | Results and Running Experience
Watch my Knutsford 10k 2021 race video from 17th October 2021. I finished 250th overall out of 1,320 runners and 31st in the Vet 50 category in this exciting 10km event.
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Silverstone 10K 2021 Race Video | My Run & Results
Watch my Silverstone 10K race video from 10th October 2021. Running at the famous Silverstone Circuit, I finished 218th out of 1,773 runners and placed 27th in the Male Vet 50 category.
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Upton Court parkrun 25 September 2021 | My First Parkrun Back After Lockdown
My first parkrun back after the Covid lockdown break took place at Upton Court parkrun on 25 September 2021. I finished 22nd out of 153 runners in 22:20, placing 4th in the VM50-54 age category.
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Black Country Road Run 10K 2021 | My Race Video & Results (48:12)
Watch my race video from the 2021 Black Country Road Run 10K, held on 12 September 2021. I completed the course in 48:12, finishing 47th out of 201 runners and 5th out of 39 in the 50–59 age category.
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My 2021 Cosford Spitfire 10K Run Video | RAF Museum Midlands Race Experience
A look back at my 2021 Cosford Spitfire 10K run at the Royal Air Force Museum Midlands. A unique race experience combining running, aviation history and an unforgettable RAF Cosford route.
