If you're a runner like me, you most likely look at the weekly long run in your training week with a fairly equal mix of exhilaration and dread! Sure, the...
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Journal
7 Running Myths Exposed
In these days of fake news, we fact check 7 common running myths. Myth 1 You'll improve if you run every day Unless you’re an elite runner, going without rest...
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12 Inspirational Mile Runners
This month sees the anniversary of the current world mile record for both men and women. That got us thinking about this iconic middle distance event and some of the inspirational athletes who brought times down over the years.
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Will A Keto Diet Help Me Run Faster?
One of the current buzzwords to hit the diet world seems to be keto. With its claims of being an effective way to lose weight, we investigate what following such a diet will...
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5 'Healthy' Foods That Are Actually Bad For You
Everyone knows that certain foods are bad for you and should only be consumed occasionally. But it’s easy to think you’re being healthy when you’re actually not. If you’re trying...
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Top 10 Tips for Running to Work
Have you ever considered running to work? Here are our 10 Top Tips...
How To Manage And Reduce Stress
If Covid-19 is making you feel more stressed than normal, you're not alone. Before looking at how we can destress, It's worth understanding what makes us feel full of butterflies....
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Interview: Meet the Co-Founders
Get to know our co-founders with a question and answer interview by running magazine, Like the Wind. Iffley Road was launched by married couple Bill and Claire, with a mission...
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How to Get Involved with Global Running Day
Wednesday June 3rd is Global Running Day, “a worldwide celebration of running that encourages everyone to get moving”. The perfect excuse to try something different! Whether you’re a seasoned runner...
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How to Survive Summer Running
There’s no need to quit running when the temperature soars. By taking a few precautions, you can head out into the heat – you may even benefit. Most runners are...
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How To Run Your Best Mile
May 6th is the anniversary of the first sub 4-minute mile. So what’s so special about the mile, why should we all include the mile in our fitness routine and...
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