Weekly Newsletter 29 July 2026

This week's newsletter has interesting articles, including a 3-step plan out of a running rut to rebuild momentum and the best GPS running watches.

Interesting Articles

A 3-step plan out of a running rut to rebuild momentum

If you’ve lost your running rhythm, this simple reset at Runners World can help you ease back into it.

Best GPS running watches

Thinking of buying a GPS running watch but not sure what to look for? Check out this guide to buying a running watch, which includes watches by Garmin, Apple, Amazgit, Coros and Suunto.

Running and aging: tapering for a big race

For older athletes, taper challenges are generally the same as for younger athletes; Andy Jones-Wilkins at iRunFar looks at three particular ways that those of us in our older years can improve our chances of success on race day during our taper.

Do you actually need speedwork to get faster?

Canadian Running takes a look at speedwork and how for newer runners you're best to build your aerobic based; and more more experienced runners you'll often hit a plateau without it. Find out more in this article, which includes some speedwork sessions, strength training and form focus.

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