Weekly Newsletter 30 April 2025

This week's newsletter has interesting articles, including signs your running shoes aren’t working for you.

Interesting Articles

Signs your running shoes aren’t working for you

Runners World takes a look at what to look out for when it comes to your shoes, including obvious and subtle cues you should probably get a new pair.

What to eat before a half marathon

Coach Amanda Brooks looks at how to fuel for success and achieve your personal best in your upcoming half marathon, looking at both the week of and the morning of the big event.

Stop stretching your hip flexors - try these strength moves instead

Runners often mistake soreness for tightness–but what they really need is more strength and power. Find out more at Canadian Running.

How to recover after a marathon

Running a marathon – whatever you pace you do it at – is a big achievement, and one that needs serious time to recover from. Marathon recovery is the final part of your training cycle and the one that often gets overlooked. Find out more here at Women's Running.

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
The Running Calendar Team