Weekly Newsletter 21 January 2026
This week's newsletter showcases the Test Track Ten Races, and then covers our most popular newsletter articles from 2025.
Registration is open for one of the most unique and well-respected running events in Essex, the Test Track Ten Races, which returns on Saturday 16th May 2026.
Organised by charity St. Luke’s Hospice in partnership with Ford Britain Trust, the popular Test Track Ten Races are uniquely set within the grounds of the Ford Dunton Technical Centre in Laindon, Essex.
There’s a range of distances to choose from including 10 mile and 10 km routes, as well as a 2.5k Fun Run for ages 5+. All runners who pre-register will receive a medal.
Register online today at www.stlukeshospice.com/pages/category/test-track-10
TOP ARTICLES FROM 2025
Runny noses, black toenails and ‘coregasms’
The Conversation looks at seven weird ailments that exercise can trigger.
Early-range hip flexor strength for runners
Physiotherapist Joe Uhan offers two exercises to build hip flexor strength for runners, thus enhancing stride efficiency at iRunFar.
Power building moves for pain-free knees
Canadian Running has simple strength training to help your knees go the distance.
“Wake-Up Legs” 4-minute warm-up for runners
Coach David Roche has an anywhere, anytime warm-up routine to get ready to run at Trail Runner Magazine.
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!
Cheers,
Jane & Chris
The Running Calendar Team