He’s set several world records, ran 858 official marathons in an average finish time of just over 3hrs 18mins, he is “The Man Inside The Machine” according to his recently published autobiography. Steve has kindly agreed to give running bug an exclusive interview, so Ian from HQ got straight to it. Coventry born Steve Edwards…
Dads there the man of the house, the person you go to unscrew the jar of pickles, the free taxi service and the voice of reasoning. Dads are pretty awesome and if you have a running one then show him your appreciation with a gift only worthy for him. Here’s running bug’s guide for all…
Challenge yourself to the Three-song workout Bored of the same old gym session and need something to jazz up your cross-training day other than swapping the colour of the kettlebell? Take on one or even better, take on all three of these three-song workout challenges. Not only will they challenge you to your max and…
Whether your a newbie on the running scene or a seasoned running pro the need for speed is never far from our minds. Us runners thrive to succeed no matter if that’s getting a personal best at park run, smashing a half marathon course record or running a marathon to the best of our ability….
Yoga believe it or not is one of best things a runner can do for their bodies after a run, it’s so good for runners that I for one do it religiously after every run and here’s why. Running is very taxing on the body and our muscles, in particular, the hamstrings, calves and hip…
If you have a running mummy or wife in your life why waste your money on flowers and chocolates, well maybe the chocolates! and get them something they will absolutely love, as runners are passionate about running show them there worth it with a running mothers day gift. Here’s runningbug’s top Mothers Day gift guide…
Do you warm up before you go on your run? If not then you could be on the road to injury. With many of us having to schedule our runs in and around our busy lives, most of us don’t give a pre-run warm up a second thought. But maybe we should, because let’s face it,…
You don’t have to be young to enjoy running. There are plenty of people around the world who still enjoy running well into their 80s. That said, these people recognise that running at 60 isn’t the same as running at 20. By working with your body instead of against it, you can keep running at…
One of the biggest challenges facing new runners is maintaining motivation. Running is a high impact sport, which can lead to injuries if you aren’t careful. It isn’t rare for new runners to simply give up on their new sport if they sustain an injury. If you want to keep up your motivation and avoid…
If you struggle to touch your toes without bending your knees or if you have pain anywhere down the back your thigh when running, you might suffer from tight hamstrings. Your hamstrings are one of three muscles that run down the back of each leg between your hips and knees. Modern life means that we…
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