There’s something special about a morning run. Perhaps it’s the freshness of the air, the fact you have the road to yourself, the peace and quiet. And there are plenty more benefits of running in the morning too.

Have you started to notice a pain in your knee during or after your workouts? This could be a sign of patellofemoral pain syndrome - often known as runner’s knee.

Your glutes are the biggest, most powerful group of muscles in your body. And when it comes to running, they play an especially important role - particularly when you’re picking up the pace to go fast. Strong glutes give you power, stability and speed, helping you perform better. 

Proprioception is one of our most remarkable ‘senses’. Also known as kinesthesia, proprioception helps us ‘know’ the current position of all parts of our body, how they’re moving and the forces acting upon them.

Your new running shoes have just arrived! They look fresh, the midsole cushioning feels bouncy, the outsole tread is ready for anything.

Everywhere we go, we’re surrounded by viruses, bacteria and fungi that could do us harm. Fortunately, our immune systems are continually scanning for these potential threats, and they spring into action the moment they encounter a pathogen (something that can cause disease). 

Your hip muscles work hard when you run. They lift your feet off the ground and swing them back and forth, they allow you to keep your balance, and they control the position of your legs as they extend and contract.

Whether you’re training for an autumn marathon, want to exercise on a trip to the tropics, or are returning to running in the summer, you are likely to find yourself running in heat conditions.

Have you tried including hill sprints in your training schedule yet? A hill sprint workout is a highly challenging - but highly effective - way of improving your running fitness and form.

There are few more satisfying achievements than beating your personal best (PB). You could be fairly new to running and want to improve your time on a local 5K.