Training
Whether you’re a running veteran or a first time runner, you’ll find all the information you need to kick-start your training for whichever event you are taking part in. Our training zone includes training tips from former international marathon runner, Fraser Clyne, training programmes, choosing the right gear, medical information and lots more.
Training Advice
Fraser Clyne is a former international marathon runner and five times Scottish marathon champion. Fraser will be providing monthly training tips in the lead-up to RunBalmoral 2018, starting in January.
Training Programmes
You can download beginner’s and improver’s training programmes for marathon, 10K and 5K here:
- Training plans coming soon
Nutrition
Getting your nutrition right can make you a healthier, fitter and faster runner, and can help your recovery. More nutrition advice to follow.
Health & Injury
How to keep healthy and knowing what to do if you do pick up an injury is really important when running any distance.
The Runners’ Medical Resource is a great website that focuses on how to look after your body and ensure you have a safe and healthy race.
Gear
Running is a simple sport: all you really need to start is the right pair of running shoes, some kit that doesn’t rub and a good sports bra if you’re a woman.
Maximise your performance with Run4It, our retail partner. Get your running gait analysed before you start clocking up the miles.
More Reading
If like us, you enjoy reading about running, why not have a look at these sites offering lots of top tips and useful advice:
If you are interested in other running events, have a look at the Scottish Running Guide Calendar:
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