Weekly Newsletter 1 October 2025

This week's newsletter has interesting articles, including looking running hydration vests, and stretches to do before or after your run.

Interesting Articles

Are running hydration vests worth it?

Sport Coaching takes a look at hydration vests: what they are; their benefits; when you should wear one; and how to choose the right one for you.

The strength training program every runner needs

A good strength training program for runners blends current fitness with running goals. Coach Amanda Brooks looks at strength training as recommended by running coaches.

A practice race helps you to reach your goals

It’s smart to schedule a practice run before your goal race so you can perfect pacing, nutrition, and more. Find out more in this article at Runners World.

Stretches to do before or after your run

Stay loose with this quick and simple routine at Canadian Running.

Recent updates

To find out what's been recently updated, check the recent updates page regularly for date changes, event postponements and cancellations. Check out the full calendar of upcoming events.

Until next week...

Have a great running week!

Mise le meas,
Jane & Chris
The Running Calendar Team