Weekly Newsletter 27 May 2026

This week's newsletter has interesting articles, including a guide to winter running, and a strength training guide for runners.

Interesting Articles

The expert guide to winter running

Winter running has its challenges, but it’s also a great way to stay active and boost your mood through the colder months. Here's some expert advice to help you stay safe, motivated and moving all winter long.

Why are new runners skipping the 5K?

If you're new to running, don't avoid this race distance. Find out why at Canadian Running.

How "Norwegian training" can boost your running endurance

Although double threshold days and lactate meters might belong to the elites, the principles behind Norway’s endurance success can work for you, too. Find out more in this article at Runners World.

Strength training for runners

Gymshark looks at how to improve your running performance by lifting weights, covering why strength training matters for runners, followed by 17 exercises with videos to show you how to do them, and what benefits they have for you as a runner.

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