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Blog Post: Enough Bugs to Overflow the Olympic Stadium!
Running Bugs everywhere, it’s time to celebrate yet another astonishing landmark! On the 8 of April, griffx76 became the 125,000th member of The Running Bug. Thanks for taking us to this landmark,...
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Blog Post: 10 days to go to the London Marathon, but what to do next?
With only 10 days to go before the Virgin London Marathon on 21st April, I'm feeling surprisingly relaxed about the whole thing. I should probably be freaking out right now. I only started running 11...
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Blog Post: Mind Games: Psychology and Running
The title of this week’s blog suggests serious research and heavy, analytical content. I would love to pretend that I could get all clever and intellectual at this point of my ‘bloggage’. A word? If it...
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Blog Post: Strive to be tenacious to be a better runner
"Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity."Loius Pasteur. We've all read it and strive to be tenacious in our efforts to be better runners. But what...
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Blog Post: I’m still running the London Marathon on Sunday
Yesterday evening was horrible.As I sat at home eating my dinner and catching up on some work, news started coming through on Twitter of explosions at the Boston Marathon.As the horror unfolded, it...
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Blog Post: Running In The Dark: Energizer Night Run Review
When I first saw an advert for the Energizer Night Run in Battersea Park I was intrigued. A 10k at night sounded a bit different, maybe even fun? Was I intrigued enough to take an 136 mile round trip...
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Blog Post: My slowest marathon yet, but one of my best.
I’ve awoken to a glorious spring morning and I am off for a run along the prom; The Brighton marathon seems along time ago now, and my only legacy is a ‘Hugging injury’!I had just finished the race and...
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Blog Post: Our thoughts are with you Boston
Was it ever going to be possible to write a light hearted blog this week? I don’t think so. I know I wasn’t the only one glued to the TV this week, filled with horror. Boston marathon is a race I could...
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Blog Post: My 1:1 Training Session: Matt Roberts' Competition Winner
Working in sport and exercise, I have always loved training to maintain my health, fitness and well-being. Running is an integral part of my week, and I have enjoyed running 5K and 10K events for...
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Blog Post: Excellence in Recovery, 7 Quick Tips and 2 Inspiring Thoughts
Wow, I’m inspired by people having the courage to do something that stretches their boundaries and perception of what is possible. The London Marathon is one of those global events that does just this,...
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Blog Post: Virgin London Marathon 2013
I’m not sure that anything can prepare you for your first marathon. 26.2 miles is a long way. You don’t really appreciate what a long way it is until you have been running for 22 miles and still have...
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Blog Post: Bug of the Month: Maddie Moate
WELCOME to a brand new feature - Bug of the Month.This new community feature will highlight one Bug's special achievements and give you a chance to find out a little bit more about them in our short...
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Blog Post: How to fit running into your busy schedule
With the fantastic current bit of dry, warm and sunny weather I have got behind again with my latest blog post. I have written up and submitted my shoe review on the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 13 which...
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Blog Post: Do you have a calf injury from running?
At this time of year I get many calls from runners with calf strains.As a fan of self-management I tend to advise them to help themselves, but at some point they may realise that their calf injury...
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Blog Post: Post Virgin London Marathon: Resting or Running?
I can’t believe that over a fortnight has already passed since the London Marathon. Those first few days of recovery were painful. I was hobbling like an old man on Monday, still feeling stiff on...
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Blog Post: Lost in the Atlas Mountains: A Running Adventure I Will Never Forget
'You were the talk of the town' - our breakfast companion commented - 'everyone was very worried about you - you were lost and then you were found, and there was much relief all round'...It was 9am and...
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Blog Post: Testing My Running Mental Strength
I’ve had some niggly injuries recently and think I have managed to shake off the worst. I had been working on getting the miles in again and also trying to find a bit of speed. Last bank holiday Monday...
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Blog Post: Overcome your Pre Race Nerves…. 7 Quick Running Tips
The greatest revolution of our generation is the discovery that human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives. — William James I raced...
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Blog Post: The Running Bug Ultimate Playlist
Last week, we asked you for your Ultimate Running Song on The Running Bug Facebook Page and received a fantastic response, with over 100 replies!There were all kinds of songs from every genre...
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Blog Post: RIBS: The 4 things to take with you on a run
I’ve been running regularly for 26 months now, but I still feel like a newbie in many respects. I’ve not competed in many races, I’ve signed up for, but never run a ParkRun and I don’t run in a club....
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