Weekly Newsletter 17 December 2025

In our last newsletter for 2025, we have interesting articles, including runny noses, black toenails and ‘coregasms’, and why runners should care about the Copenhagen plank.

Interesting Articles

Do you actually need to cool down after a run?

Yes, you need a post-run cooldown, but not for the reasons you think. Find out more at Outside Online.

Runny noses, black toenails and ‘coregasms’

The Conversation looks at seven weird ailments that exercise can trigger.

What is considered a long run?

You hear "long run" and you’re either excited, a little terrified, or somewhere in between. But what’s considered a long run? Two experienced running coaches tackle some myths and break down what you really need to know to progress in your goals in this article at Coach Amanda Brooks Run to the Finish blog.

Why runners should care about the Copenhagen plank

An Ontario physical therapist says this strength move can predict your next running injury. Check it out 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...

This is the last newsletter for 2025; we will return on 21 January.

Mise le meas,
Jane & Chris
The Running Calendar Team