The Running Bug aims to help you improve your enjoyment and understanding of running. We've got advice on the latest training techniques, event news, health, injury and nutrition advice. We regularly publish articles on what matters most to runners, so to stay up-to-date with all things running become a member now (it's free). You'll get expert advice on all the following:

Beginners: If you're new to running then getting started can be a daunting prospect. Don't worry, we've got everything you need to know.

Food and weight loss: Whether you're running to lose weight or looking for advice on how to manage your diet in the lead up to a big race, The Running Bug can help you.

Injury & Health: We've got tips to help you stay injury free while running but if the worst should happen we've also got advice to help you identify injuries and what to do to prevent them worsening.

Mind & Motivation: Overcoming the devil on your shoulder is one of the trickier aspects of running so we've spoken to motivation experts to help you keep training or break through that wall when you hit it.

Training: No matter what your level, training effectively and efficiently is the key to success. Check out our training section for advice from the pros.

Running for charity: If you want to run an event for charity then check our articles where you'll find news on charities looking for runners.

Women: Much of what is written about running is by men, for men, so we've got some special advice for our female runners.

Event news and reports: All the latest event news plus reviews of the races. If you're interested in submitting race reviews then please get in touch with daniel.foley@therunningbug.co.uk

Ultra: The serious, endurance extreme of running. If it's more than a marathon then it's ultra so come here for all the latest news and events.

Blogs: Our panel of Bug bloggers range from record breakers to beginners trying for their first marathon. Always entertaining, these real life runners offer a wonderful insight into their running lives.