Weekly Newsletter 9 July 2025

This week's newsletter has interesting articles, including a simple tip to help make your marathon easier.

Interesting Articles

How to taper for a half marathon

Coach Amanda Brooks takes a look at what tapering is and why it's important, and has tips for tapering for a half marathon, including when to start.

How to use running and cycling to improve performance

Triathlete Linsey Corbin explains why riding a bike is good for runners and shares her favourite cycling workouts in this article at Runners World.

‘Life is brutal. Running helps’: the 17-year-old who faced despair – and ran the length of Britain

Marcus Skeet has dealt with a lot: diabetes, anxiety, depression, OCD and the pressures of being a young carer. A few years ago, he reached his lowest point. Then he began working towards an extraordinary goal. Find out more at The Guardian.

Make your marathon easier with this simple tip

American marathoner Reed Fischer shares a game-changing mental trick to make the marathon feel shorter at Canadian Running.

Recent updates

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Until next week...

Have a great running week!

Cheers,
Jane & Chris
The Running Calendar Team