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Running Too Fast, Too Much, Too Soon: Classic Mistakes Every New Runner Makes

Can too much enthusiasm cause you to end up with an injury? We asked coach Calum Neff for his advice on how you can avoid the common missteps of a new runner.
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A Year in Sports Report: The Return of Running Events

What we did this year? Here are the stats, the data, and the insights on the way we trained and ran in 2021.
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How to Start Running for Beginners: 7 Essentials for Getting Started

Here’s some 101 advice for beginners on how to start running and what your first runs should look like.
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21 Best Running Songs 2021 | Your New Power Playlist

Looking for fresh tunes to soundtrack your workouts? Here are the best running songs for 2021, recommended by our Polar Ambassadors.
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How Do I Find Running Trails Near Me? Try These Apps

Elevate your trail running experience with these incredible apps, designed to enhance your next off-road adventure.
Running Outdoors Trail Running

Gifts for Runners: GPS Sports Watches to Suit Every Runner

Find the perfect multisport GPS watch for your favourite runner this festive season.
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Run Wild 2021: The Race To Save Endangered Species

adidas Runtastic is calling on runners everywhere to reconnect with nature and help save endangered species with Run Wild 2021: Join now!
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Running While Pregnant: Everything You Need to Know

Pre/postnatal exercise specialist and Polar Ambassador Lucy Young explains how to continue running through your pregnancy (if it feels right for you).
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Foods Runners Should Avoid

Are These Foods Making You Run Slower?

You are what you eat – and so are your runs. Here are some of the key foods you should skip if your planning to hit the trails today or tomorrow.
Running Nutrition

Try an Easy Recovery Run to Improve Your Form and Endurance

Pushed yourself to the limit yesterday? Time to relax today – with a recovery run. Here’s how taking it easy means you can reap the benefits.
Running Recovery From Exercise

How Many Calories Should a Runner Eat Per Day?

You’re running all those miles, but are you fuelling yourself properly to support this?

Running Nutrition
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Should You Join a Running Club?

Does it enhance your running? Have any other benefits? We asked three running club members why they love it.
Running Q&A/FAQ
Milly Pickles CREDIT Freetrain

How Para-athlete Milly Pickles Came Back Stronger

We caught up with the TikTok star about running blades, visibility and the power of a positive mindset.
Running strong women Q&A/FAQ
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Power-Based Training Targets With Polar Vantage V2

Learn how the new Power-Based Training Targets feature on Polar Flow web service can optimize your cycling and running performance with the Polar Vantage V2.
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Can Running Help Anxiety?

Have you thought about enhancing your mental fitness? Discover the physical and psychological benefits of regularly going for a run.
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The Ultimate Guide To Cross-Training For Runners

Here’s why cross-training for runners is key and can help you to become a better runner – with some uncommon cross-training ideas.
Running Cross-Training Off-Season Guides
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Q&A With A Coach: Heart Rate Data Analysis For Running And Recovery

You asked and Nick answered! Yes, we challenged running coach Nick Anderson to share his expertise on a selection of your questions about effective ways to use data for running training
Running Data Q&A/FAQ
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3-Week Post-Marathon Recovery And Training Plan

Ready for your next race? Not unless you recover. Here’s how to ensure post-marathon recovery and gradually get back to training.

Running Sleep and Recovery Marathon Recovery From Exercise
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Tips For New Runners With Coach Nick Anderson

Nick answers questions about his supportive exercises and discusses why new runners shouldn’t skip these essential steps when starting out.
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Supportive Exercises For Runners

Coach Nick Anderson shows us what else we need to do besides running: warm-up drills, core exercises and post-run stretches. We’ve got it all on video – take a look here.
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How to Start Running for Beginners: 7 Essentials for Getting Started

Here’s some 101 advice for beginners on how to start running and what your first runs should look like.
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21 Best Running Songs 2021 | Your New Power Playlist

Looking for fresh tunes to soundtrack your workouts? Here are the best running songs for 2021, recommended by our Polar Ambassadors.
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How Do I Find Running Trails Near Me? Try These Apps

Elevate your trail running experience with these incredible apps, designed to enhance your next off-road adventure.
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