Weekly Newsletter 13 August 2025

This week's newsletter has interesting articles, including looking at how many long runs you really need to be race ready.

Interesting Articles

How many long runs do you really need to be race ready?

Runners World looks at how your minimum requirement may be lower than you think.

How to hydrate properly for running

Even mild dehydration can impact your running performance. Discover how to hydrate effectively and keep your body performing at its best with these expert tips.

Glutes not firing? Try these expert activation tips

Weak glutes? These three pointers from Toronto chiropractor Dr. Mateusz Krekora at Canadian Running will help.

Strength training for endurance runners

iRunFar takes a look at why endurance runners have historically not spent time in the gym, some myths about strength training, and what the science currently says about how endurance runners can apply strength training to their weekly routines in ways that benefit both their running and overall health.

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