Weekly Newsletter 5 August 2026

This week's newsletter has interesting articles, including the minimum weekly mileage for marathon success, and your guide to recovery from runner's knee.

Interesting Articles

The minimum weekly mileage for marathon success

Coaches break down the lowest number of miles you can do to safely and successfully complete the distance at Runners World.

Should you do gym work during taper week?

According to Runna, the short answer is yes, but not the way you've been doing it. Check out their article here.

Suffering from runner’s knee? Here’s your guide to recovery

It's one of running's most stubborn injuries, but the right rehab can get you back on the road or trails. Find out more at Canadian Running.

Sweat, sodium and runners: what the research really say

One week, everyone’s telling you to load up on electrolytes. The next week someone’s saying stay far away from sodium and just drink water. So what do you actually need to know about sweat, sodium, and runners? Find out at Run to the Finish.

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