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Drills for improving running technique by Glenn Cook

Select a few of these drills to do during a steady run, or during a session concentrating specifically on drills and you should see big improvements in your technique.

Improving your running technique by Glenn Cook

Poor running technique can slow you down considerably - correcting these problems and changing your technique can greatly improve your running economy.

Warming up and cooling down in running by Neil Black

Neil Black advises what you should do, both before and after a run to get the best out of your training sessions.

Starting out in women's running by Christina Boxer

Christina Boxer looks at the best ways of getting into running. It is important not to try to do too much too soon. If you suddenly start to run a lot when you are unfit it will feel very uncomfortable and you could risk becoming injured or ill.

Cycling for runners by Victoria Wilkinson

Victoria Wilkinson explains the value and variety of cycling to help runners improve their performance.

Featured experts...

Allen Fyffe MBE

Allen Fyffe is a qualified British Mountain Guide, was an instructor at Glenmore Lodge for 25 years and is now the Executive Secretary of the Scottish Mountain Leader Training Board. He has been involved in every aspect of mountaineering and climbing, and in Scotland has done over 200 new routes in both summer and winter.

Scott Muir MIC

Scott Muir MIC is an outstanding mountaineer with over 16 years of trekking and climbing experience exploring and guiding routes and peaks around the globe up to 7000m. He is a fully qualified mountain instructor, full time athlete and Scottish Youth Team coach. Visit Scott's website for more details.

Nigel Williams MIC, BASI

Nigel Williams MIC, BASI is Head of Training at Glenmore Lodge, the National Outdoor Centre in Scotland. He has trekked and climbed in the Himalayas, including Mt Everest.

Running articles...

Beginners (6)

Training (13)

Nutrition (6)

Injuries (12)

Women's running (3)

Walking articles...

Beginners (4)

Winter walking (8)

Articles by expert...

Christina Boxer (1)

Neil Black (10)