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[the truth @joevankas]

Valencia half marathon 2026! Cooked after 15km ☀️ 🔥 @UKRunChat @Nike #ValenciaHalf

[Roland_Rat_Red @Roland_Rat_Red]

@UKRunChat hey per chance does anyone know of a Seville Marathon 2027 spot that is up for transfer? Or a charity place? TIA

[Cozza @cozza_runs]

@UKRunChat @Fleet10k

Boom! 💥10k PB & course PB today at Fleet 10k! 🥳🥳
#fleet10k #mindovermatter #itdoesntgeteasieryoujustgetstronger #2wkstilmalaga #fandcac #rjs #medalmonday 🥳🏅

[David Cole @David88Cole]

It’s undoubtedly the fittest and most prepared I’ve ever been for a race so it’s disappointing that Marathon Eryri was cancelled. It was however the correct call. It wasn’t meant to be this time. Any ideas for end of year races…?@UKRunChat #running

[Craig Colligan @CraigRGNDem]

Same wee #run as yesterday. A pleasent 4 miles this cold morning. 🏃🏻‍♂️🙂🧊

#Hawick #Cavers #Strava #Runna #ColdMorning #Running @UKRunChat

[Bill Andrews @BillAndrews57]

@parkrunuk @ukrunchat Recovery continuing to go well. It’s great to be back at parkrun. It’ll be a few weeks yet until I’m back up to speed but I’m happy with today’s run. #parkrunuk #loveparkrun #ukrunchat

[Ai Lyn Tan @AiLyn_Runner]

🥳Celebrating #running 100th different #parkrun at Concord parkrun

✅ parkrun 623
✅ #Runstreak 2,420
✅ Tourism 100🎉

Well done all parkrunners & volunteers 👏🏼

@UKRunChat #ukrunchat #loveparkrun
https://t.co/lAOIfEWW4A

[Enter Gothic @JontyHart01]

Evening run yesterday, 10k with some hill reps and fast downhills. Inspired by nature. @UKRunChat

[Kyle Charles @JohnnyTimpulse]

The Great South Run 2026 is done. I'm pretty with my time, even with my injury and cardio being kinda meh at the moment. This might my 2nd favourite UK Run. I hope everyone has a lovely Sunday. #kylevstheworld #changetheworld #gottagofast #ukrunchat @UKRunChat #greatsouthrun

[UKRunChat @UKRunChat]

Five pieces of running wisdom from the Altra Legacy Team

Make it fun. Run with friends, explore new routes and put some music on to keep you going. The distance matters far less than simply putting one foot in front of the other and getting out there.

Listen to your body. Tiredness and mild soreness are normal, but sharp or lingering pain is a signal to ease off and tell a coach or parent. Rest days are part of training, and taking one when you need it is a smart choice.

Pace yourself for the long run. Pushing your body to its limits week after week is something elite athletes do because they need peak fitness to compete at the highest level. For everyone else, easing off regularly is what keeps you running for years to come.

Run your own race. Try not to chase PBs or compare yourself with what others achieve. Enjoy running at a comfortable pace, one where you could still hold a conversation.

Join a running club. A club gives you motivation, advice from experienced runners and coaches, and a sociable setting to work towards your running goals.

📽️ Credit: Rankin. Pritpal Kaur, 75, was the oldest British Asian woman to complete this year's London Marathon, one of only 35 women over 75 to cross the line.

[UKRunChat @UKRunChat]

Five pieces of running wisdom from the Altra Legacy Team

Make it fun. Run with friends, explore new routes and put some music on to keep you going. The distance matters far less than simply putting one foot in front of the other and getting out there.

Listen to your body. Tiredness and mild soreness are normal, but sharp or lingering pain is a signal to ease off and tell a coach or parent. Rest days are part of training, and taking one when you need it is a smart choice.

Pace yourself for the long run. Pushing your body to its limits week after week is something elite athletes do because they need peak fitness to compete at the highest level. For everyone else, easing off regularly is what keeps you running for years to come.

Run your own race. Try not to chase PBs or compare yourself with what others achieve. Enjoy running at a comfortable pace, one where you could still hold a conversation.

Join a running club. A club gives you motivation, advice from experienced runners and coaches, and a sociable setting to work towards your running goals.

📽️ Credit: Rankin. Rajinder Singh MBE, 79, has been running since his childhood in India. He is recognised as the oldest runner in the Sikh community and has completed marathons across the world.

[UKRunChat @UKRunChat]

Are these annoying in races or do you not even notice them? #ukrunchat

[UKRunChat @UKRunChat]

Five pieces of running wisdom from the Altra Legacy Team

Make it fun. Run with friends, explore new routes and put some music on to keep you going. The distance matters far less than simply putting one foot in front of the other and getting out there.

Listen to your body. Tiredness and mild soreness are normal, but sharp or lingering pain is a signal to ease off and tell a coach or parent. Rest days are part of training, and taking one when you need it is a smart choice.

Pace yourself for the long run. Pushing your body to its limits week after week is something elite athletes do because they need peak fitness to compete at the highest level. For everyone else, easing off regularly is what keeps you running for years to come.

Run your own race. Try not to chase PBs or compare yourself with what others achieve. Enjoy running at a comfortable pace, one where you could still hold a conversation.

Join a running club. A club gives you motivation, advice from experienced runners and coaches, and a sociable setting to work towards your running goals.

📽️ Credit: Rankin. Laurence Cummings, 85, holds 204 age category Parkrun records across England and Scotland.

[UKRunChat @UKRunChat]

Sitting alongside the Vanish Carbon 3, Altra’s pinnacle race-day shoe, the Vanish Tempo 2 is designed as its ideal training partner. It combines an all-new FAST TRN dual supercritical foam with a split PEBAX plate, delivering high rebound and propulsion while still allowing the forefoot to move naturally.

Key features include:
👟 FAST TRN dual supercritical foam for high rebound across long training miles
👟 Split PEBAX plate for propulsion without compromising natural forefoot movement
👟 4mm drop for a natural racing stance
👟 Breathable engineered mesh upper with a padded heel and soft, lightweight tongue
👟 Altra’s signature FootShape™ Fit, giving toes room to move with a secure midfoot
👟 208g women’s / 243g men’s
👟 Best for tempo runs and racing

The Vanish Tempo 2 is available now for £175

[UKRunChat @UKRunChat]

Olympic Champion and six-time World Triathlon Champion Jonny Brownlee will join One Good Thing as Head of Global Partnerships.

One Good Thing (OGT) is a pioneering nutrition business on a mission to eliminate single-use plastic from the snack and sports nutrition arena.

Driven by a shared passion to eliminate single-use plastic waste from the countryside and oceans whilst fuelling people healthily, Brownlee joins OGT to accelerate its commercial footprint and help lead the transition toward a plastic wrapper-free future.

At the heart of OGT’s mission is its proprietary, world-first coating and manufacturing technologies: a 100% natural, edible beeswax that replaces traditional plastic wrappers, applied using bespoke manufacturing technology developed in-house. The coating completely removes the need for traditional plastic or composite packaging: it seals in freshness, protects the bar during transit, and leaves zero waste behind, delivering high-performance nutrition that leaves no trace on the planet.

Beyond its current range of wrapper-free oat bars, OGT is actively developing new applications for these unique technologies, exploring solutions across broader FMCG food categories to tackle single-use plastic at scale.

In his new role, Brownlee will leverage his athletic background and global network to drive strategic partnerships across corporate B2B channels, high-profile ambassador networks and major sports organisations. He will also work directly alongside co-founders Mike and Daniel Bedford on product innovation and serve as a key brand ambassador.

Mike Bedford, Co-Founder of OGT, said: “I’m thrilled that Jonny shares OGT’s vision for our all natural plastic wrapper-free nutrition bars. From our very first meeting, it was clear he shared our passion for sustainability and we quickly agreed how he could accelerate our marketing efforts and amplify brand awareness. Together, we are excited to drive meaningful change in the industry.”

Dan Bedford, Co-Founder & CEO of OGT, added: “Jonny Brownlee joining as our Head of Global Partnerships is a defining moment for OGT. He brings an Olympic athlete’s elite drive to our mission and his platform will help us scale our brand and technology to reach more consumers with our innovative nutrition bars. Together, we will work towards eliminating plastic waste on a global level while providing healthy fuel to people everywhere.”

Jonny Brownlee, Head of Global Partnerships at OGT, said: “I’m really excited to be joining OGT as Head of Global Partnerships. After retiring from professional sport, the timing feels right to take on a bigger role in a business I genuinely believe in.

“When I first met Mike, his passion and enthusiasm for OGT really stood out to me. The way he spoke about the business, what it stood for and what he wanted to achieve made me want to be part of it.

“Having spent my life in sport, I’m really pleased to be joining a company that has active living, getting outdoors, healthy nutrition and sustainability at its core. These are all things I’m passionate about and values that really align with my own.

“I’m looking forward to bringing my experience and energy to the team, helping grow the business and introducing OGT to more people around the world. It’s an exciting new chapter, and I can’t wait to get started.”

[UKRunChat @UKRunChat]

Sport In Mind, the UK's mental health sports charity, has launched its new Saving Lives Through Sport campaign, shining a light on the powerful role movement can play in supporting mental health and helping people feel connected before they reach crisis point.

Every year, around 200 children lose their lives to suicide. Sport In Mind believes that prevention starts much earlier and that sport and physical activity can offer far more than physical benefits. For some, it can provide confidence, routine, connection, a sense of belonging and a community of people around them when they need it most.

The campaign launched on World Mental Health Day, 10th October 2026, bringing together a powerful new film to celebrate the mental health benefits of running and the launch of Sport In Mind’s 100K Your Way Challenge, giving people across the country a simple way to get moving and support the charity’s work.

At the heart of the campaign is a new film, directed by Paul Jordan and produced by Megan Sutton, which has been more than two years in the making. A true labour of love, the project brought together 18 animators from six countries, and an army of wider creative collaborators who all contributed their time and talent to bring the idea to life. Many were drawn to the project through their own personal connection to running and its impact on their mental health. The result is a unique mix of animation styles and live-action footage that reflects the diversity of the running community.

The film features everything from 2D drawing and 3D CGI to model-making, paper collage, fuzzy felt, stop-frame and AI-assisted animation, including work from a stop-frame animator who worked on Fantastic Mr Fox. It features runners of different ages and abilities, including a wheelchair user, a blind runner and Sport In Mind ambassador and former footballer and Love Island star Dejon Noel-Williams.

The lyrics, performed by Genesis Elijah, were written by Paul Jordan and originally conceived as a three-act spoken word poem. The film moves from stereotypical images of the archetypal runner, through a celebration of the many different people who run, to its central message: that what ultimately unites runners is the way running makes them feel.

The film’s Creative Director Paul Jordan said: “For me, this campaign is deeply personal. Running has given me so much over the years including space, clarity and a way to feel more like myself and creating this film felt like a way of giving something back. I see it as a love letter to running, and a way of repaying what I think of as a kind of ‘life debt’.”

Alongside the film, Sport In Mind is challenging people to take part in 100K Your Way, completing 100K in 10 days from 10th October 2026. Participants can walk, run, cycle, swim, or combine different activities, doing it alone or with friends, family or colleagues.

In partnership with the NHS, Sport In Mind has already supported more than 60,000 children, young people and adults through sport and physical activity, with 94% reporting improved mental wellbeing after taking part. Challenge participants are encouraged to raise sponsorship to help Sport In Mind support more people. Just £54 will enable 10 people to access the healing power of sport at a Sport In Mind session, providing a safe space to get active, connect with others and support their mental wellbeing.

Neil Harris, Founder and CEO of Sport In Mind, said: “Sport has the power to change much more than our physical health. It can give people confidence, connection, routine and a sense of belonging, and that is the message we wanted to bring to life through Saving Lives Through Sport. The new film is a brilliant celebration of what movement can mean to different people and shows that there is no one way to move and no one reason to do it.

“We hope it inspires people to find their own way to move, while reminding them that looking after our mental health can start with something as simple as putting one foot in front of the other. That’s why we’re also launching our 100K Your Way Challenge on World Mental Health Day, giving everyone the opportunity to get involved, get moving and help us reach more people through the life-changing benefits of sport and physical activity.”

More info - and view the film - here: https://t.co/cBE56mpij0

[UKRunChat @UKRunChat]

The 15th edition of the Oxford Half took place on Sunday 11 October, an event which saw 15,000 participants register for this year’s half marathon.

The Oxford Half has cemented itself within the UK’s running calendar, becoming an autumn classic since its debut back in 2011. It continues to break records with the event selling out faster than ever and with more runners signing up than ever before.

The iconic race takes in several of the city’s landmarks, with the route steeped in Oxford’s character and unmatched charm. This year’s race followed the same route that debuted last year, now starting and finishing on Mansfield Road to reduce the impact of the event across the city and improve flow for spectators and runners alike.

More than twenty local and national charities partnered with the race, including Headline Charity Partner, Helen & Douglas House. Partner charities were present across the route and in the event village, chatting to visitors and raising awareness for their causes. Runners in this year’s race raised over £1.3m for official charity partners.

Oxford continues to be a popular option for runners with the fast and flat route, coupled with cooler October temperatures, making it a great option for new and experienced runners. It was an Oxfordshire double with Charlie Arnell winning the female race for a second year running while Alex Miell-Ingram improved on last year’s third place finish, topping the men’s standings this time around.

First Three Finishers – Female
1st – Charlie Arnell – 01:14:27
2nd – Bea Wood – 01:15:53
3rd – Laia Casajoana – 01:16:07

Top Three Finishers – Male
1st – Alex Miell-Ingram – 01:07:22
2nd – James Whittington – 01:07:45
3rd – Ian Allen – 01:08:03

Ian Allerton, Managing Director at Motiv Sports UK, said: “Oxford once again showed up to create an amazing atmosphere for everyone involved this weekend. It’s no surprise this event has not only reached the 15-year milestone but grown so much year on year. We’ve loved delivering the event over the years and look forward to many more.
“It’s been a brilliant weekend, it’s great to see so many people come together to celebrate the city, raise an incredible amount of money for charity and cheer on everyone who took part today.”

The Oxford Schools’ Challenge also took place, encouraging local children to stay active in the weeks beforehand by completing incremental runs totalling 12 miles. Over 1,000 pupils then came together to run the final 1.1 miles, crossing the finish line to complete their half marathon in front of a buzzing Oxford crowd.

Tickets for the 2027 Oxford Half go on sale shortly after this year’s race, with another quick sell-out expected. 2027 will also see the launch of the Cambridge x Oxford: The Half Marathon Challenge, with a limited number of tickets on sale that secure a place in both races.

The Cambridge Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 14 March followed by the Oxford Half on Sunday 10 October. Those who take on the challenge will receive an exclusive training t-shirt, race bib and two medals that combine into one to mark the achievement.

📷 Motiv Sports

[Mairi McInnes @MairiMMcInnes]

Great Scottish Run. I love Glasgow #PeopleMakeGlasgow Highlighting running with @craigfe92018184 What a legend @GreatScotRun @UKRunChat #WeRunTogether #RunHappy #RunMumRun

[Kyle Charles @JohnnyTimpulse]

Finished the ASICS LDNX 10K. Did a lot better than i though I would do. Especially with my injuries and etc. Enjoyed it too as I didn't get in my head. Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend.
#kylevstheworld #gottagofast #ukrunchat @UKRunChat #running #runner

[Steven Baker @Bakerometer]

After a nasty fall running a couple of weeks ago, my preparation for Wymondham 10k had taken a slight setback.

However, it was great to finally get down on the track this morning!

▪️10 min warm up
▪️10 x 400m @ 5k pace
▪️200m jog recoveries
▪️5 min cool down

@UKRunChat