The Running Bug Editor, Fiona Bugler lists the five key ingredients for a recipe that will bring running success. 1. Training In his book Daniels’ Running Formula , renowned running coach Jack Daniels says that when runners get serious about...

If you’re a typical runner, you’ll be trying to squeeze 34 hours into your daily allowance of 24. Rushing from one thing to other, with adrenalin buzzing through your veins means sleep can suffer. But, as any good runner knows, rest and...

We runners do like to drink. In fact, according to a study from the University of Miami conducted in 2009 , heavy drinkers are often heavy exercisers, with the boozers doing an extra 20 minutes of hard exercise a week compared to their teetotal buddies...

Long, slow, easy running forms the foundation of any running schedule, particularly for a marathon runner. But you need to apply a little bit of science and not just go and run at the same easy pace from now until April. If you’re taking on a...

Training too little, training too much, running too fast, eating the wrong food before a run… Runners often get it wrong. The Running Bug shows you how to fix it. 1. GOING OFF TOO FAST IN A RACE If you do go off too fast, you will slow down...

With the Great North Run, one of the UK’s biggest half marathons, taking place this weekend, the Running Bug recommends some kit bag essentials. Don’t forget to pack your bag the day before the big race… 1. THE BAG You’ll need...

Ninety five percent of you agree that cross training is a critical part of any runner’s schedule , so this week The Running Bug’s Personal Trainer Matt Shore shares with us the best cross training equipment for runners and explains how to...

Do you sometimes feel life is conspiring against you to keep you from your run this week? Even the busiest schedule can have time for fitness activities. Follow these 10 top tips to fit running into a busy lifestyle 1. One hour runs Try a threshold...

Running coach and Running Bug Editor, Fiona Bugler, has some top tips to keep you running through every stage of your life. 20s Aim: Get fit for the future! Going for you: Physically it doesn’t get much better, you’ve got energy...

Fiona Bugler takes a light-hearted look at four different types of runners. Which one fits you best? Here are some tips to help you get the best from your running style. The Hedonist The hedonistic runner wants to burn the candle at both ends...