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Many runners, especially beginners, are more inclined to go for a run when it’s nice outside. But you may find that although you were getting on fine in the cooler months and sticking to targets,...

So you’re a few days away from that well-deserved break and you’ve decided to pack your training gear with the full intention of fitting in a couple of runs while you’re away. You deserve a...

These are a few of my favourite things! Last month, I took part in the inaugural wine dash which was organised by Dove House Hospice. I was drawn to the event as it was going to...

Every entry you buy via Virtual Runner UK is raising money for amazing charities. A minimum of 20% from every entry fee is donated to the charity highlighted alongside the medal. When I set up...

Ok, ok I am going to have to admit to you (and myself) that I am injured! Again. We all appreciate that this is one of the worst things as a runner. I have been...

I was lucky enough to meet Dale and his family earlier this year and they told me that Virtual Runner has become an important part of Dale’s recovery since having a life-changing stroke 12 months...

Well there we have it. We blinked and 2017 is just about over, how did that happen? With 2018 just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about those fitness goals for the upcoming...

As I have declared many times this year, 2017 hasn’t been my best running year. I have spent lots of the year with niggles which prevented me from running faster or further. Something needed to...

Another incredible Virtual Runner journey from overweight to bling/running addict. Ian Kenna, tells us about why virtual races are important to both him and the lifestyle he leads with his daugther. Coming from a non...