Weekly Newsletter 7 May 2025

This week's newsletter has interesting articles, including common misconceptions in training for trail and ultras, and whether or not you can put your running shoes in the wash.

Interesting Articles

The 10-day training cycle

Runners World looks at the pros of cons of the 10-day training cycle, noting that while it offers flexibility and recovery, it may not be for you.

Common misconceptions in training for trail and ultras

Will training for ultras make you slow? Do you have to choose between trails and roads? And how much mileage should you actually run? These questions and more are answered at Trail Runner Magazine.

Can your running shoes go in the wash?

Canadian Running looks at how there are good and bad ways of keeping your runners looking good.

How to treat plantar fasciitis

Run takes a look at a number of different treatments for plantar fasciitis, firstly taking a look at what it is and what the symptoms are, and then covering whether a specialist is needed, rough cost and pain levels for each treatment.

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