Blog • Run 4 It

This run is almost completely flat and follows well surfaced paths and tracks. It takes in the stunning coastal scenery of Nairn, the majestic yachts at the harbour and the quiet tree-lined riverside. If you run early enough in the morning you may even see the odd dolphin or seal if you’re watching the water carefully enough!

A few weeks ago I purchased a pair of Saucony Xodus trail running shoes from you, and you had given me a business card and asked me to email you a review of the shoes.

Since I bought the shoes I have used them in a variety of training runs over various terrain in Glen Fruin near...

Many runners enjoy competing so much that they perhaps are not often as well prepared as they might be. Here we are speaking about tapering and gathering together all the various aspects which will ensure you race to the best of your ability and current state of fitness...

The bane of a runner’s life, a stitch or ache in the side inevitably compromises performance, be it in training or a race.

The generally agreed site of a stitch is the diaphragm muscle and...

There is one aspect of your running which can be developed quite quickly, improved upon, and that is downhill running. Many runners “take a break” during the downhill sections of a road, trail or cross-country race but the benefits in practising the skill of this area can be seen in the gap one can open up over fellow competitors who have not given much, if any, thought to utilising the downhill sections to their benefit...

Have you daydreaming of a new challenge? If the answer is yes then off-road running may well be for you… and it’s easier than you might think….!

Ever felt like your shoes are just slipping a little bit at the back of your foot? Well there's a little lacing trick that can make a world of difference!