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Do you warm up before a run and cool down after? Should you?

Ready to get back to parkrun? Here are some great parkruns (near and far) which should be added to your parkrun bucket list.

How It Feels To Run A Virtual Marathon Running solo has huge mental benefits and a virtual race can feel just as credible as the real thing Rosie Denny in her own words: Turning 40 this summer was the catalyst for running 26.2. Despite being a seasoned runner of nearly 20 years, the big one […]

What do you know about ‘The Oxygen Advantage’ technique?

What happens to your body when running on an empty stomach and should you try it? In this week’s blog we explore those questions.

We have created 5 tips to aid your mental health whilst in the confines of your own home.

Here are some simple ideas to give you the inspiration to workout at home by completing 5K from the comfort of your own space.

The running shoe market is a thick jungle and can be hard to navigate. In this week’s blog, we lend a hand.

If you’re lucky to own or have access to a treadmill, then it’s important to make sure you make the most of it!

Here are our top seven ways you can keep on top of your fitness during Corona Virus, even whilst confined to your own home.

How to prepare for a Marathon. The season is just around the corner, and these elite tests of endurance aren’t the kind of test you can try and flunk.

For beginners who want to start running and need a helping hand, we’ve have had some great experience with the Couch to 5k app. Try it today.

Virtual Runner has been working with Scimitar Sports for a number of years. You will fairly often see a chance on our Facebook page to win some of their amazing goodies so do keep an eye out! Well this time it was my turn! The fab team at Scimitar sent me one of their tops […]

You might have thought about correct shoes, clothing and nutrition but, have you ever considered your socks?

Me again, and this time I’m not going to focus too much on my marathon which is now just around the corner (3 weeks away! Eeeeekkk!) Instead, I am going to tell you of the goals I set myself in January and how this worked/didn’t work out for me. You will tell from what I […]

Are you comfortable in your running clothes when you run? If not, it might be time for a change. Here we look at tips for the best running clothes.

January is always a busy month for me, particularly with Virtual Runner. So alongside the best job in the world (which included Virtual Runner LIVE) and marathon training, I haven’t been great at keeping up with my blog. So here goes… If you haven’t read my previous blogs, I have entered to run 26.2 miles […]

This month, we have some simple tips for every level of runner to reach the next milestone.

2020 is approaching and all of you will have goals in mind! Achieve them with us and the Virtual Runner community.

Many people underestimate the importance of hydration in general and also during exercising and running.

As you might have read in my last blog, I am currently training for a marathon (Red Kite event in a very hilly part of Wales in late February, what could possibly go wrong?!) I am as I type in week 4 of my training. So far, so good! Last week, you could argue (and […]

The December challenge is a chance for runners of all abilities to push themselves as you can choose between a goal of 25, 50, 100 or 200 kilometres.

For those of you who have followed Virtual Runner for some years are likely to know some of this. But here is a blog about where I am at with my running just now. I have ran a few marathons over the years since I took up running in 2013 including the London Marathon on […]

The Virtual Runner app is here – everything you love about virtual running, now available for your smartphone! We wanted to make it as easy as possible for you to enjoy the benefits of virtual running, so the app does exactly that. Free to download for iOS and Android, it lets you find and buy a wide […]

Laura Harris, has been in touch with Virtual Runner and told us more about her leap into running and what it has meant for her. Laura in her own words… I thought I would email to share a story with you following completing the Virtual Sage Reading Half Marathon yesterday. For over 9 years I […]

This week we look at how Virtual Runner are helping to raise money for the wonderful charity ‘Limb Power’.

October is the perfect time to swap the hills for the hallway and get on that treadmill.

There are lots of things you’ll learn when you start running. Here, we’ve compiled a few tips to get you started as a beginner.

It is scientifically proven that running is a stress reliever for many people, this is one of many reasons why it is so popular within today’s society.

I started running in 2007. It was a time before running apps, smart watches, running groups and Facebook. I used to drive my routes after I finished them to find out how far I had gone. In 2010 I fell pregnant. I managed to carry on running until I was 31 weeks when I ripped […]

Sometimes the best running buddies are those with four legs and a tail. Taking your pooch for a run can be rewarding and mutually beneficial, providing your dog with a regular dose of fresh air and exercise. But not all dogs are cut out for running, especially if you like to turn over long distances. […]

We all know that running isn’t easy. It takes time, effort and commitment, and often, it’s not fun at all, just painful. So, getting others to see and appreciate all that effort and sacrifice you go through as a runner was our chief motivation behind creating Notch, a simple and stylish way of wearing your […]

Our top 10 tips on how to become a better runner in this week’s blog.

Real You Wellbeing are a team of two experience individuals in sports, nutrition and coaching who have very kindly written this blog to inspire your running. How to get the most out of your running? When we set clear goals we are much more likely to be successful. What do you want to achieve this week, […]

Before doing any sort of exercise, you should always make sure you eat the right foods to get the most out of your body. What should you eat? Here we take a look.

Running is an all-inclusive activity, but it is tough on your mental state. Break that routine with these tips to help your mind.

Nottingham student Will Roberts talks about the opportunity to take up running with Virtual Runner after he leaves university and heads back north.

This blog will examine the best ways to stay safe and injury free during those dreaded off-road hill climbs this summer.

If they can do it, anyone can. Virtual Runner looks at six of the most inspirational runners who have defied all odds.

Hi fellow Virtual Runners, just wanted to share my story with you. In 2010 I developed the most common abnormal heart rhythm, Atrial fibrillation – Initially, it was intermittent or Paraxysmal. I had always kept myself fit by running, rowing and cycling mainly, and was keen to maintain my fitness. I found that i could […]