Weekly Newsletter 30 September 2026

This week's newsletter has interesting articles, including things to love about autumn running and how strength training might not be as complicated as you think.

Interesting Articles

The final block

active.com looks at what actually matters in the last weeks before your race.

Are you running too slow on long runs?

The answer is basically no, but go check out Runners World for more.

7 things to love about autumn running

Autumn is a favourite season for many runners, and for good reason. The air is cooler, the trails are full of colour, and race season is in full swing. Whether you’re getting back into a routine after summer or gearing up for a goal event, there’s something about autumn running that feels fresh, motivating and just a little bit magical. Here are a few of the reasons to love it.

Strength training for runners might not be as complicated as you think

Canadian Running looks at which muscles matter most, the commonly overlooked areas to strengthen and how to fit it all into a busy training schedule.

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