Weekly Newsletter 3 June 2026

This week's newsletter has interesting articles, including calf-strength moves all runners should master, and looking at why your feet might slap the ground when running and how to fix it.

Interesting Articles

Doubling for mortals

The typical professional runner runs twice a day almost every day. The typical recreational runner never runs twice a day. Training Peaks takes a look why not, and how doubling up can help.

Rethinking the run/walk method: three assumptions that didn’t hold up

Runners World looks at misconceptions runners of every level need to know about the run/walk method.

Calf-strength moves all runners should master

These simple exercises at Canadian Running will boost speed and power while keeping injuries at bay.

Feet slap the ground when running: 5 causes, self-diagnosis and fixes

That loud smacking sound with every step is one of the more embarrassing things that can happen mid-run — but it's also one of the most fixable. Find out more in this article at Sport Coaching.

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