Weekly Newsletter 13 May 2026

This week's newsletter has interesting articles, including things no one warns you about before your first marathon, and the biggest mistakes made by new runners.

Interesting Articles

Things no one warns you about before your first marathon

Runners World has advice to help you out before heading to the start line.

Couch to 10k training plan (start running even if you feel out of shape)

Coach Amanda Brooks' Couch to 10k Training Plan will get you to start running even if you feel out of shape.

Tight hip stretches: 8 moves to loosen up and run better

This guide at Sport Coaching covers the anatomy behind hip tightness, what the research says about how long to stretch and when, eight specific stretches with technique detail, and why strengthening alongside stretching is necessary for lasting results.

Biggest mistakes made by new runners

Starting out with running? Here's some of the most common mistakes new runners make, and how to avoid them so you can build a strong, enjoyable routine from the start. I'm sure many of us experienced runners, or those coming back to it after a break, make some of these too.

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 & Sam
The Running Calendar Team