Being able to track your running progress can give you a lift when you are lacking will power and is an excellent way to look back to see how far you have come. On one end of the scale, there are many free run tracking tools and websites that let you map your run out, calculate you distance and track you exercise progress. I have used www.mapmyrun.com in the past with some success, which in particular is good for working our the length of f...

Running in the UK, especially the further North you are, inevitably involves running at night for most of us. Whether you are out in the darker winter evenings or running before dawn, you really need to give your safety a bit more thought than you would otherwise. The idea is to avoid putting yourself at risk by taking a few simple precautions. Be Seen Make sure that you are as visible as you can be, with bright and reflective clothing wherever...