Weekly Newsletter 26 August 2026

This week's newsletter has interesting articles, including how to incorporate speed work into your training.

Interesting Articles

Cross training for runners: here’s why and how it makes you stronger

Cross-training adds variety to your routine and can boost your performance. Find out how to do it to reap the most rewards.

What Is the Minimum Amount of Sleep Runners Need?

Runners World looks at how your sleep target may need to rise with your mileage, intensity, and race goals.

How to incorporate speed work into your training

Active.com looks at what speedwork is and why it belongs in your training plan, then takes a look at the different types of speedwork. covering some workouts for every level.

Runners who push a stroller may have fewer overuse injuries

A new study suggests stroller miles may be easier on parents’ bodies than expected. Find out more 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 & Sam
The Running Calendar Team