Running Training Plans & Guide Article Archive

The Running Bug's archive of training plans, tips & guides for runners. 


  • Top 6 great running gadgets

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    Everyone loves a good gadget, and runners are no exception. Check out our top six below, and let us know your favourite in our Forum, under What's your favourite running gadget? 1. Omegawave ECG Sensor Belt This smart gadget analyses your...
  • James Bug's Tough Mudder survival guide

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    The Bug's content chief gives the lowdown on 'probably the toughest event on the planet'. When I agreed to join a friend’s Tough Mudder team in January I didn’t really think about what I was getting myself into. It wasn’t...
  • Six tips to get a perfect six-pack

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    Running Bug expert Hayley gives her top tips on how to get perfect abs.. I spend my life in the company of runners and this is the most common complaint I hear: “I relentlessly pound the pavements -- so why can’t I lose the belly?”...
  • Hotel resort 10 minute workouts!

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    When you go away on holiday, working out can be the last thing on your mind. You’ve worked hard and deserve a few weeks of relaxation. Rightly so…but you probably don’t want to lose the fitness you’ve worked so hard to gain. ...
  • Top 5 dream running holidays

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    Adventure, stunning scenery, and your beloved sport -- it doesn’t get much better than this! We had a lot of fun in the office this week researching where we’d go on our dream running holiday, and we’ve included our top five unbelievable...
  • Run Commute – the latest health craze sweeping Britain’s cities

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    BUSY office workers sick of squashing into public transport have found an unusual alternative to tubes, trains, and buses – and have started RUNNING to work. And we’re not talking about one or two high-flying executives here, thousands...
  • Training sessions to run faster, further, for longer

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    Whether you’re a fledgling runner or a seasoned pro, making the most of your training time is crucial. So here’s a bite-sized list of the very best workouts according to the experts! Threshold Runs British long-distance runner Jo...
  • 10 tips to run your best race

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    You've been training for weeks, you're raring to go, but there's still plenty to think about. Here are 10 top race tips to make sure your race day goes without a hitch. 1. Make sure you have the right running shoes You need to understand...
  • Run Your Way to the Perfect Beach Body

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    If you're looking to burn calories and tone up your body then you need to mix up your training and get off the weight loss plateau. Fiona Buglar (@therunninged) shows us how to mix up your training and start getting your body ready for the beach this...
  • The Anatomy of A Running Shoe

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    Fiona Bugler (@therunninged), a prolific runner, Running Bug Reviewer and running shoe expert guides you through the key components of your running shoe. UPPER The upper is the top of the shoe. These days the upper is made from breathable...
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