runABC's Jane Holt, a real ultra and trail running enthusiast, willingly accepted an assignment to put the new Supercross GTX Women's trail running shoe through its paces. Shoes delivered, she headed out...

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The World Athletics Championships should be a celebration of the sport and alongside the Olympic Games, the ultimate showcase of the crème de la crème of running, jumping and throwing.

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As World Mental Health Day approaches, it’s a good time to highlight the role running can play beyond the pure physical benefits.

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A study undertaken by the University of Chichester found that running with a dog can enhance the energising effects of exercise. The research undertaken with grain-free pet food brand, Canagan, suggests exercising with a dog will significantly increase feelings of stamina and most of all, vigour - compared to going it alone. The mood data also showed that negative mood states like depression, anger and fatigue decreased following all runs.

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What is a healthy weight for long distance running? Or shall we talk about religion or politics instead?

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The organisers of Limassol Marathon have announced that their event will be part of the AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Rankings. The event – officially the OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO – has been confirmed as a qualifying race for the World Marathon Majors age group championships in 2021.

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The use of water bottles has become the main focus of sustainability in running. The familiar sight of thousands of discarded plastic bottles strewn across a road, used for only a matter of seconds each, has evolved into a very uncomfortable image for organisers and participants alike.

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I'm not a big parkrun tourist, compared to some, but I've added a couple of new ones in August. Like all parkruns they were unique. The first, an inaugural, was scenic with lochside (aka lakeside) views and woodlands trails; flat too. That plus a festive first time atmosphere meant 10/10.

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This month ultra-running legend Sharon Gayter added another monumental achievement to her list of international honours as she broke the women’s record for running from John O’Groats to Land’s End.

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For most people, taking on a marathon a year is challenge enough. Not for Mark Calder. The Aberdeenshire-based runner is over two-thirds of the way through the challenge of running 14 pilgrimage routes across Scotland and the North of England in 2019.

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