Weekly Newsletter 7 October 2026

This week's newsletter has with interesting articles, including how mindfulness may help marathon runners cope with "hitting the wall", and simple stretches for runners.

Interesting Articles

Fatigued or just unmotivated?

Canadian Running looks at how to know when to run and when to rest.

Mindfulness may help marathon runners cope with "hitting the wall"

The Conversation takes a look at 3 mindfulness strategies for dealing with hitting the wall during a marathon.

Simple stretches for runners

These simple stretches for runners are simple and quick to do, but can make a big difference to your running. Give them a try next time you finish a run.

Marathon training mistakes new runners make and how to avoid them

These common rookie mistakes at Runners World can lead to injury, but a smarter build will keep you on track.

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