Whether you’re building up to your first 10K race, or are a more seasoned runner seeking some last-minute 10K tune-up sessions, we have the advice you need.
If you're keen to get running but lack the knowledge, confidence or kit to do so, fret not – our simple training tips will help you to make those first steps.
If you seek out your local running club, you’ll also probably find that they put on regular beginner groups that build up to running a first 5K. If you already fancy that you’re fit enough to tackle a 5K, however slowly, then we heartily recommend seeking out your local parkrun. ...
These devices also have the option of installing widgets. One of these is called parkrun barcode. Install this and you’ll no longer need to take a print of your barcode to an event. This widget displays all the relevant info including your parkrun id, barcode, name and emergency contact d...
Wondering how to run faster without getting tired? Follow these ten tips to get started. Have you reached a plateau in your running? Maybe you haven’t broken your weekly parkrun best in a while, or maybe you’re just not seeing results despite how hard you’re training? Don’t worry!
to well under 17:30/5k but if you are in your 60s it will be over 20 minutes….those are big differences to account for when asking a simple question like “How long will it take me to complete a Sub 20 parkrun”…of course, the hilarious answer would be 19 minutes and ...
How did he originally come up with the inspiration to start parkrun? Said Paul, “Back in 2004, I was a little injured running and I thought, what would be the one thing to get my friends, who are mostly runners, come down and meet me every week? I had a beautiful park called Bush...
This was whenever Singapore’s social distancing measures allowed these to take place, albeit with compulsory check-ins and group size restrictions. My longest runs done during the pandemic were about 21km. Marathon training began in January I set up a specific training plan targeting the ...
Once you choose a trail, you will need to strategise your rest point before setting off. (“Bullet Climbing” — hiking directly to the summit without resting — is not recommended by local authorities.) From the fifth station and up, hikers can stop at mountain huts to use the restroom...
To burn off that chicken katsu curry, running is a great low-cost exercise. FT reader William Mackintosh recommendsParkrun, a free 5km run organised by volunteers which takes place in parks around the world every Saturday morning. “Parkrun is highly inclusive, there is a wide range of fitne...