Weekly Newsletter 22 July 2026

This week's newsletter has interesting articles, including why you don’t stop sweating after a hot, humid run; and a guide to running fuel.

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Interesting Articles

Britain's Kerr breaks 27-year mile world record in London

Having announced his intention back in March to break Hicham El Guerrouj's 27-year mark on home soil, Kerr delivered in emphatic fashion as he crossed the line in three minutes 42.66 seconds. Read more at the BBC.

3 nerve-flossing moves to help ease common running pain points

Nerve flossing uses controlled movements to help nerves glide smoothly through surrounding tissues, to improve mobility and reduce nerve-related symptoms like sciatica. Runners World has all the info here, along with 3 exercises with videos to help you out.

Why you don’t stop sweating after a hot, humid run

Canadian Running looks at how to cool down safely after a run.

Your complete guide to running fuel, without the overwhelm

Choosing the right running fuel starts with your race distance, carbohydrate needs, and whether you prefer gels, chews, or drink mixes. Run to the Finish has a breakdown here.

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