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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 stunning views, challenging routes and endless activities and attractions to fill the time between runs, w...

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 minutes, a research review published in the Journal of Physiology suggests that you can see benefits...

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 runners for completing 20 minutes of running on three separate days until May 16. Those who complete th...

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 enjoying running challenges and enjoying recording their run using an app (16 per cent) – combined wi...