Weekly Newsletter 22 July 2026

This week's newsletter has interesting articles, including why hitting the trails can make you a better runner, and a 10-minute arm workout for your strength days.

Interesting Articles

A 10-minute arm workout for your strength days

Squeeze in a quick upper-body workout with these combo exercises at Runners World.

The four key pillars of marathon training

Marathon training may seem like a daunting process, but many will find that efficient preparation and routine that follow these key training pillars at active.com can make a huge difference.

Why hitting the trails can make you a better runner

Canadian Running is not converting you to trail running completely, just giving you a little nudge to try it out.

Your complete guide to running fuel, without the overwhelm

Choosing the right running fuel starts with your race distance, carbohydrate needs, and whether you prefer gels, chews, or drink mixes. Run to the Finish has a breakdown here. (Most of the gels and fuels in the article are available from various retailers in NZ.)

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