Weekly Newsletter 9 April 2025

This week's newsletter showcases the Lake District Running Festival; along with interesting articles, including looking at how to set long-term running goals.

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Lake District Running Festival - Choose Your Route

Run, camp, & explore the stunning trails of the Lake District. The Lake District Running Festival is a weekend-long event celebrating running and Nordic Walking. With events from 5km to 42km, from Kids Teddy Dash to 2-day navigation challenge, there’s an event for everyone. Plus, on-site catering, camping and expert talks will keep you busy all weekend long.

Come join the fun in Grasmere, 31st May - 1st June, 2025.

Find out more and enter online at https://lakedistrictrunningfestival.com/

Interesting Articles

How to set long-term running goals

Runners World looks at how to pick and train for a worthy goal that is six, nine or 12 months out.

The essential upper body workout for runners

Runners are notorious for neglecting their upper half, which is just as critical for performance. Canadian Running has an upper body work out for you.

10-20-30 interval training

10-20-30 interval training is the secret to getting fitter, faster. Find out more here.

How to train for a half marathon using time, not distance

Race training doesn't have to be about PBs and pace pressures. Find out how to train for a half marathon using time, not distance.

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