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Overcoming inertia: learning to move through the mental freeze

For autistic people, inertia is the difficulty to start, stop, or switch tasks which can feel like an invisible roadblock. After her autism diagnosis, Lara Sullivan began to understand that her struggle to “get going” wasn’t laziness, but a neurological reality tied to executive functioning. Lara reflects on how this understanding has reshaped her relationship with running.
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How to avoid hitting the wall

Running out of energy is something all athletes dread on Event Day, but these expert tips will help minimise the chance of it happening and teach you how to cope if it does.
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Reset, restore, repeat: How to recover after your longest run

Your longest training run is a major milestone, and recovery is what helps turn that effort into real progress. Whether it’s a hot bath or prioritising quality sleep, building smart recovery habits keeps your training on track. World champion heptathlete Katarina Johnson‑Thompson shares her tips for easing tired muscles and deeper rest.
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Runner crossing the Millennium Bridge

How the right running playlist can transform your training

Your training playlist might be just as important as your favourite running shoes or gels, says Zongbei Cai. He breaks down how you can lighten the mental load of training, transform your long runs, and help keep your pace on track, all by hitting the play button.
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Zongbei Cai at the 2025 TCS London Marathon

Burned out during marathon training? How runners push past the hardest phase

Marathon training inevitably reaches a point where enthusiasm wanes, and doubt creeps in - it's simply part of the process. James Dunn explores why consistency matters more than motivation, how easing anxiety by focusing on what you can control lightens the mental load, and how breaking training into smaller, manageable steps can help keep you moving forward.
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James Dunn bites his London Marathon medal

From Nipples to Thighs: Skin‑Saving Tips to Avoid Painful Chafing

Chafing is one of the most preventable marathon mistakes. With the right prep and a bit of skin‑care know‑how, you can keep friction from becoming a Finish-Line nightmare. Drawing on skin‑science expertise, Katherine Frizoni outlines how strategic use of Vaseline before, during and after a run can protect the skin in all weather conditions and even support recovery. We even have extra tips for those of you with sensitive skin.
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Runner holds up a mini tub of Vaseline