Weekly Newsletter 15 July 2026

This week's newsletter has interesting articles, including shoulder and back exercises to improve your running mechanics.

Interesting Articles

Shoulder and back exercises to improve your running mechanics

Want better form and less fatigue? Don't neglect upper-body strength training. Canadian Running has several exercises for you, with videos to show you how.

The above/below the neck rule for running through a cold

The neck rule is a simple self-assessment framework that's been used in sports medicine circles for decades, and can help work out if you're safe to continue with a low intensity session, or take a rest. Find out more at Runna.

Why you should probably have a shoe rotation

Active.com looks at how if you rotate between two (or a few) pairs of trainers, each pair will last longer and likely save you money in the long run.

Struggling to maintain speed?

Research suggests a weak core could be the problem if you are struggling to maintain speed when running. Find out more at Runner's World.

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