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WIN a copy of @PaulTonkinson’s new book Running Through Sand along with a Beginner Trail Bundle from Harrier Trail Running worth £85.

Join Paul as he takes on the toughest footrace on Earth, the Marathon des Sables. While training for the event, calves explode, tendons pop, knees disintegrate. Years come and go, time seems to be running out as the race seems an impossible dream and then, in 2024 when fitness is finally achieved, a freak accident. Paul is run over by dogs, hospitalised, all hope is lost…

Spring 2025, the planets align. Tonkinson snags entry to MDS, two months till race time. It’s on – the last hurrah. Get the gear down from the attic, apply the toe jelly and find that mandatory whistle.

With such little time to train, he can’t compete any more that’s for sure. So the question is more basic: can he possibly finish?

Along with the book, kickstart your own trail running journey with the Beginner Trail Bundle from Harrier Trail Running. Equipped with essential gear like a race vest, soft bottles, and a mini first aid kit, this bundle has everything you need to take on the trails.

By entering you agree that your email address will be added to both the UKRunChat and Bloomsbury databases.

We will have one winner who will be chosen at random on Sunday June 28th.

Enter now: https://t.co/ocoyDRGs2f

@BloomsburySport

[Dawn🎵 @mcflysarmy]

@WasiqGB @UKRunChat 💪 feeling so positive after yesterdays run and already looking forward to my next .

The kind comments from everyone on here has definitely helped

[WasiqGB @WasiqGB]

Easy 10 miles today. Fine tuning my aerobic base in preparation for @ChiMarathon
#ukrunchat #marathon #running #training

[the truth @joevankas]

British Heart Foundation T-shirt arrived! Wanstead to Dalston 👌🏾 @ukrunchat @nike @thebhf

[musingsofarunner @musingsofarunn1]

Managed 5 miles in 28 degrees at 7:30am to a ruin of a #castillo #sweaty #holidayrunning #gurn @UKRunChat @TeachersRunClub

[musingsofarunner @musingsofarunn1]

So hot even at 7:45! Still managed a slow and steady 5k! #summerhols #gurn @TeachersRunClub @UKRunChat

[Matt @r34perman]

This is my view of the @clumberparkrun on Saturday

A bit of a wonky lollipop shaped course with 2 laps around the loop before returning to the start

#runner #running #5k #parkrun @parkrun @UKRunChat

https://t.co/G5fBSG0P45

[the truth @joevankas]

18:24! The Great City of London race with the TfL crew. 8 seconds faster than last year 👌🏾 @ukrunchat @nike @thebhf @tfl

[WasiqGB @WasiqGB]

Tuesday track workout

24 x 200m (200)

Pacing was guessing game. Was meant to be sub 5 min mile pace but neither me or my partner knew what the splits needed to be.

We know now, it’s 37 sec 200m

@UKRunChat #ukrunchat

[Dawn🎵 @mcflysarmy]

I’ve always had this anxiety about running on my own in public

Today I conquered that anxiety and took myself for a run

It may have only been a mile but i did it , onwards and upwards from here

Half marathon training begins

10 weeks to go 🙈🏃 @UKRunChat #UKRunChat

[Sarah Kern @sarahkern101]

Lovely morning #running 🏃‍♀️ in the early sun… @WarrenFarmNR @BrentRiverPark
#Ealing #Hanwell #London #nature @UKRunChat

[WasiqGB @WasiqGB]

Sunday long run workout
5 x 2 miles @ half marathon pace
1 mile recoveries
15 miles in total

#ukrunchat @UKRunChat @Muslim_Runners

[Lil Morris | Race Day Chaos @BlondeLilmo]

Morning miles, sunshine and good vibes. 11k block run complete ☀️✨

#sundayrunday #ukrunchat #runningmotivation

[Craig Colligan @CraigRGNDem]

A challenging, very warm, very hilly (hills, hills and big long epic hills) Run the Blades HM at whitelee wind farm. My first RTB HM, possibly last 😄. 🥵🌞🏃🏻‍♂️🙂

#Running #HalfMarathon #HillsHillsHills #WarmRun #Midges #Strava #Runna @UKRunChat

[Adrian Harding @AdrianHarding99]

30k practice run yesterday covering the middle section of September's Salmon Run ultra. Soaked my hat in the River Exe at every opportunity to cool down 🔥 and had a VERY welcome 5 minute beer and crisps stop at the Exeter Inn, Thorverton.
#Devon #UKRUNCHAT #Running @UKRunChat

[Jenny Hotchkiss 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ @jennyhotchkiss]

Fab weekend in Greenwich with running buddies, taking in Greenwich Peninsula @parkrunUK. Managed a run/walk which felt good 💚🏃‍♀️ 4 walks, 3.1 runs, YTD 720.3 #NHS1000miles @UKRunChat

[ZenDog @gado333]

1000 miles YTD!
Made it to the 1K for the 8th time.
After a disappointing 2025 it's great to get the consistency back.
@UKRunChat
@runningpunks

[UKRunChat @UKRunChat]

The Royal Parks Half Marathon has a new headline sponsor.

Sportswear brand Oysho will partner with one of the UK's most popular half marathons, providing this year's finisher T-shirts and supporting community events and training runs in the build-up to race day.

With more than 18,000 runners taking part each year and over £80 million raised for charity since the event began, the Royal Parks Half remains one of the highlights of the autumn racing calendar.

💬 Are you running Royal Parks this year? We'd love to hear who you're fundraising for, or whether you're chasing a PB! 👇

[UKRunChat @UKRunChat]

⛰️ Under 30 hours. On one of Europe's toughest trails.

François D'Haene has reclaimed the fastest known time on the legendary GR20 in Corsica, covering around 180km with nearly 13,000m of climbing in an astonishing 29 hours, 46 minutes.

The four-time UTMB champion is the first person ever to complete the GR20 in under 30 hours, ten years after first setting the record on the route.

The GR20 is widely considered one of the hardest long-distance trails in Europe, with technical mountain terrain, relentless climbing and little room for error.

💬 Would you ever take on the GR20, or is this one best left to the pros?

[UKRunChat @UKRunChat]

The stars are coming to London!

Olympic champions, world record holders and Britain's biggest athletics names will all be in action at the Novuna London Athletics Meet this Saturday.

Watch out for:
⭐ Keely Hodgkinson
⭐ Josh Kerr (going after the mile world record 👀)
⭐Dina Asher-Smith
⭐Zharnel Hughes
⭐ Mondo Duplantis
⭐ Julien Alfred
⭐ Letsile Tebogo

Add in a fantastic para athletics programme and one of the best atmospheres on the Diamond League circuit, and it's shaping up to be one of the athletics highlights of the summer.

💬 Which event are you most excited to watch?

[Craig Colligan @CraigRGNDem]

A wee taper 2 miles (3.7 mile total) in King's Lynn. Easy week before Run The Blades Half Marathon on Sunday. 🏃🏻‍♂️🙂

#Running #KingsLynn #England #Run #Strava #Runna @UKRunChat