Weekly Newsletter 27 May 2026

This week's newsletter has interesting articles, including how to optimise your training for hot weather running, and four yoga poses for runners to get you started.

Interesting Articles

Strength training for runners

Gymshark looks at how to improve your running performance by lifting weights, covering why strength training matters for runners, followed by 17 exercises with videos to show you how to do them, and what benefits they have for you as a runner.

Training for an ultra or marathon? Here’s everything you need to know about your diet

Sports dietitians explain how crucial it is to nail your nutrition strategy in this article at Runners World — plus exactly how to do that.

Optimising your training for hot weather running

Running during the summer season offers excitement, thanks to the extended daylight, the kickoff of autumn race preparations, and the relief of shedding those multiple layers during your runs. Nevertheless, summer running presents its unique set of hurdles, primarily the sweltering heat and high humidity levels, which can make running feel exceptionally taxing. Find out more at the Sport Coaching blog.

Yoga for runners: four poses to get you started

For runners, yoga can improve flexibility, strengthen stabilizing muscles and reduce the risk of injury. Canadian Running has four beginner-friendly yoga poses tailored for runners, each with modifications for those of us who are still working on our bendiness.

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 & Sam
The Running Calendar Team