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Running. Picture: Pixabay A quarter of British runners say that getting out running helps them explore their surroundings, new research has shown. With so many Brits planning to stay in the UK for holidays this year, a running staycations is great way to experience all the UK has to offer. Runners Need, the running specialist, has created a guide to the best UK destinations to enjoy a relaxing holiday with the added benefits of some of the finest running routes to be found. With stunni...

Halfpoint ImagesGetty Images Low volumes of HIIT—that clock in at as little as four to five minutes per session—could bring significant improvements in blood pressure, oxygen usage, insulin sensitivity, and weight management, according to new research. You can incorporate exercises such as side lunges, push-ups, supermans, inchworms, and reverse lunges into a short bout of low-impact, low-volume HIIT. Although many high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts clock in around 15 to 20 m...

Runners Need has launched its new Run For You Challenge in Southampton. RUNNERS Need in Southampton has launched a new challenge where participents could earn 20 per cent off a new running kit. For those who find their motivation lagging now that shops, pubs and restaurants have reopened Runners Need in Southampton has partnered with New Balance to bring the Run For You challenge on Strava. The challenge starts on May 10 to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week and will reward runne...

ALMOST a quarter of Yorkshire runners (24 per cent) say running has been good for their mental health during the pandemic – with 21 per cent saying they wouldn’t have been able to get through the last year without it. However, research by running specialists, Runners Need, shows that 12 per cent of Yorkshire runners said they have found it harder to stay motivated during lockdown without organised races to look forward to. With almost a quarter of people (22 per cent) in Yorkshire enj...

Last modified on Mon 19 Apr 2021 10.31 EDT Although non-essential shops in England and Wales are allowed to reopen, some things remain easier to buy than others. Take running shoes, for instance: finding the right pair usually involves spending hours in store, picking up and trying on several pairs before moving over to the shop’s treadmill for a quick burst of running. Even with lockdown easing, this is not ideal. Buying a pair online is more convenient, but it can also feel like taking a...

SolStockGetty Images A new survey says the top five cities and towns in the UK for running are Wokingham, Slough, Reading, Winchester and St Albans. The Runners Need survey analysed factors such as air pollution, crime rate, number of parks/green spaces and traffic to rank the best and worst urban areas for running. London is 93rd on the list and was found to be the worst place for avoiding high traffic. You’ll probably have noticed the streets and parks have been busier over the past year...

Running has become more popular around the UK, after the pandemic forced people to seek outside exercise activities whilst under strict lockdown measures

FITNESS fanatics will be pleased to hear that Reading, Wokingham and Slough have been named as the best towns in the UK for running.

FITNESS fanatics will be pleased to hear that Reading, Wokingham and Slough have been named as the best towns in the UK for running.