Running is widely considered to be the best form of aerobic conditioning for tennis, not just because of the cardio and endurance benefits but also due to the improvements it can bring in the speed and footwork of players. In fact, top tennis players have been taking to the running tracks and roads to further their performance for years.

Running is one of the most popular ways to keep fit and stay mobile, so we have put together our ‘how to start running for beginners’ guide to motivate you to get out there and help you get the most from your routine. All the greatest runners started somewhere and we hope these helpful tips will give you the confidence to give it a go.

Are you looking to improve your race times for your next marathon or half marathon? Threshold running and tempo running are two closely related techniques for improving your endurance, speed and stamina.

Running can be more complex than it first seems. It is important to have the right pair of trainers and a good attitude, but there is far more to it than that.

The world of road running uses a confusing mixture of imperial and metric to describe race distances. In the UK for instance, it is easy to find some races advertised in miles and others in kilometres.

  If your primary training goal is to build stamina and endurance, then running is one of the best exercises you can do. Other great ways to increase your stamina include cycling, swimming and high-intensity interval training (HIIT), but in this guide, we’re going to focus on how you can build stamina with running.