Weekly Newsletter 22 April 2026

This week's newsletter has interesting articles, including why strides may benefit your running as much as intervals, and things no one warns you about before your first marathon.

Interesting Articles

Why strides may benefit your running as much as intervals

Canadian Running looks at how a few short bursts of speed might be as useful as your next hard session.

Don't feel like exercising? Maybe it's the wrong time of day for you

To get the most out of a gym session, fitness class or a run, do it at the time of day that best suits your own natural internal body clock, say health researchers. Find out more at the BBC.

Things no one warns you about before your first marathon

Runners World has advice to help you out before heading to the start line.

What causes muscle cramps for runners and how to prevent them

Have you ever had to stop mid-run for a muscle cramp? Or maybe you were just sitting on the couch, went to stretch your leg and suddenly bam a cramp stops you in your tracks. Oof, that’s never a great feeling. The good news is there are ways to help prevent muscle cramps from happening. Find out more at Coach Amanda Brooks Run to the Finish blog.

Recent updates

To find out what's been recently updated, check the recent updates page regularly for date changes, event postponements and cancellations. Check out the full calendar of upcoming events.

Until next week...

Have a great running week!

Ngā mihi,
Jane, Chris & Sam
The Running Calendar Team