Weekly Newsletter 29 July 2026

This week's newsletter has interesting articles, including ab exercises you can do while sitting, and how to avoid mid-run poo breaks.

Interesting Articles

An 8-point foot and ankle mobility plan for efficient running

Even when our overall running form is efficient, mountain trails deliver a relentless beating to the feet and ankles. A short, consistent mobility routine can keep your feet and ankles supple, balanced, and ready for everything the trails throw at you. iRunFar has a robust, multi-dimensional maintenance plan that will help you feel good and run your best all year long.

Could your head position be slowing you down?

Canadian Running looks at where you look can change what the rest of your body does.

How to avoid mid-run poo breaks

Sometimes, the only thing standing between you and a new PB is that pesky mid-race portaloo break. And even if it’s not a full-on sprint to the bathroom, maybe the cold-sweat-inducing cramps that come with it are enough to keep you from a strong finish. Runners World chatted with top gastroenterologists to ID eight strategies for making it through your next race without these abysmal experiences happening to you.

7 ab exercises you can do while sitting

Active.com has 7 ab exercises you can do while sitting down.

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