Blog • Run 4 It

Running is great for you mind and body all-year-round. But during the colder, darker winter months it has even more benefits.

Graham Muirhead from Run 4 It Glasgow uses the most reflective running jacket that money can buy for his running commute across the busy streets of Glasgow.

As autumn settles in and the days become noticeably shorter, it’s tempting to stay inside. But setting the clocks back doesn’t just mean another hour of sleep—it’s the perfect chance to add another hour’s worth of run!

Want to run a Marathon in 2009 or just want to improve your marathon time? Whatever Marathon you are aiming for, we’ve teamed up with Marathon expert and UK Level 4 Athletics coach Mel Edwards to provide a series of talks aimed at providing motivation and structure to your marathon training and preparation. These events take place across Scotland and are not to be missed if you are aiming for a 2009 marathon.

Aside from your trainers the most essential piece of kit for women runners is a good sports bra. In fact you’ll forget this item of kit at your peril.

If ever you needed an excuse to treat yourself to a few new items of running kit then summer is the right time to do so.

Scottish ultra distance champion William Sichel tells us about his first memories of running, his greatest successes, his motivation and his tops tips for training. Plus a great deal more.

Matt Williamson takes the Inov-8 Race Pro 12 running pack out for a two-hour off-road test run