Running Tips and Articles
10 Things Runners Do That Make No Sense (Unless You’re a Runner)
To non-runners, we often look completely unhinged—willingly waking up at stupid o’clock, running in all kinds of weather, and making choices that, to a normal person, seem downright bizarre. But to other runners, every strange habit, every irrational decision, and every weird ritual makes perfect sense. If you’ve ever circled a car park just to round up your mileage, convinced yourself that running in sideways rain is “refreshing,” or refused to call it a “jog,” then congratulations—you are, without question, one of us.
Welcome to Discovery Runs – Your Community-Focused Running Group!
At Discovery Runs, we’re all about going beyond the usual routes and discovering new places with a supportive running community. We host two regular events every month—an extra 5K run after Parkrun on the first Saturday, exploring hidden streets and scenic paths, and a longer LSOM run on the last Sunday, venturing through countryside, urban trails, and local landmarks. We also throw in the occasional pop-up social run for a bit of spontaneous adventure.
The Lies We Tell Ourselves on a Run – And Why We Believe Them Every Time
This blog takes a humorous and relatable look at the little fibs runners tell themselves to get through a run—whether it's convincing ourselves we’ll "take it easy," pretending that a brutal hill "doesn't look that bad," or swearing we’ll "never run this route again" (until next week). It explores the mental gymnastics of running, the internal negotiations we all make, and how these tiny self-deceptions actually keep us going.
80/20 Training: The Sweet Spot for Smarter Running
Think running harder gets better results? Think again! The 80/20 training method—80% easy runs, 20% hard efforts—helps you improve endurance, speed, and recovery while keeping burnout at bay. It’s a strategy backed by science and loved by runners of all levels. Curious? Join us at Parkrun Plus to learn more about how running smarter (not harder) can take your training to the next level. Plus, there’s no math degree required—we promise!
Easy Fartlek: Speed Play That’s Nothing to Sniff At!
Discover fartlek (Swedish for "speed play")—the playful way to boost your running without needing a stopwatch. This mix of faster bursts and easy recovery makes training fun, flexible, and surprisingly effective. Perfect for runners of all levels, fartlek is a workout that lets you run wild—literally! Join us at Parkrun Plus to chat about fartlek or try it out. Warning: you may find yourself chasing squirrels as part of the fun!
