Ourea Events ceased trading and UTMB in Wales angered lots of runners yet again

Why Lucy Gossage loves getting totally FKT And are they the future of the ultra running scene?

With the UK trail racing scene in disarray maybe getting FKTed is the answer? I spoke to @lucygossage.bsky.social about her epic South West Coast Path FKT open.substack.com/pub/runningm...

Buy tickets – Making Tax Digital - with expert advice from tax advisor Nicola Hageman – Zoom Making Tax Digital - with expert advice from tax advisor Nicola Hageman – Zoom, Wed 22 Apr 2026 -

Are you completely bewildered by what Making Tax Digital means for you? Us too! We're hosting an explainer webinar with tax advisor Nicola Hageman on April 22 to demystify the whole process. Everyone with a ticket automatically gets sent a Watch Back recording.
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These are my 8 favourite running shoes Footwear for all occasions

I'm always being asked what my favourite pair of running shoes is. The honest answer is I don't have one - I have several! Context matters! So instead of recommending my favourite shoe I've done a round up of my top 8.
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Wondering what the Scooby Do you need to do for Making Tax Digital? Us too! That's why we are running a webinar with a tax advisor this April. If you can't make the live session buy a ticket anyway because all ticket holders automatically receive a recording. www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

6 ways I earn money as a running journalist And a sneak preview of Run Forever by Damian Hall

People often ask how I earn money as a journalist who only writes about running. And how do I get my random assignments (like being chased by bloodhounds)? I realise freelancing can be a bit of an enigma especially in a niche like running. So here’s how I do it. open.substack.com/pub/runningm...

How to get the most out of a running coach And SheRaces launches its Impact Programme

Why every running coach needs a coach (and how to get the most out them)
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I'd love to do this but this year I'll be running in Easter Island in May. Maybe next year!

Buy tickets – Social Media for Reluctant Journalists – Zoom Social Media for Reluctant Journalists – Zoom, Wed 18 Mar 2026 -

We have a great webinar coming up this month with award winning freelancer @rosietaylorjourno.bsky.social. She will be sharing tips and advice on how being active on social media can benefit your journalism. Grab your ticket on the link below.
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Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it 😊

Interview with author Lisa Jackson An insight into her book Still Running After All These Tears

I sat down with author and Runner's World columnist Lisa Jackson to talk about her powerful new memoir Still Running After All These Tears. As always she was incredibly candid - telling me that she only ever reads books on the toilet 😆 Watch the full interview now. open.substack.com/pub/runningm...

@lilycanter.bsky.social and I on the @runnersworld.bsky.social podcast this week talking all things Ultra, girls in sport and sexism in sports publishing open.spotify.com/episode/1kaz...

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Running just got a whole lot more inclusive Thanks to these three new projects

It's so exciting to see all the great initiatives popping up in running right now! I've highlighted three inclusivity projects in my newsletter this week including schemes to improve access, visibility and belonging. @clorroe.bsky.social runningmatters.substack.com/p/running-ju...

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How to Pitch Comment Pieces - with expert advice from award winning opinion writer @hannahfearn.bsky.social
Just a few places left on this lunchtime webinar today! If you can't make it at 1pm - purchase a ticket and you will automatically be sent a recording
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Just two days left to grab your tickets to this special webinar on How to Pitch Comment Pieces. Get expert advice from award winning opinion writer and former opinion editor @hannahfearn.bsky.social session.www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjou...

I've finally realised it's not just me And women have every right to feel enraged

A male teacher once told me to "stop shrieking woman" when I pointed out an injustice. Now 30 years later I'm shrieking louder (and prouder) than ever before runningmatters.substack.com/p/ive-finall...

The best laptops in 2026, tried and tested by our tech critics Wondering which laptop is right for you? I’ve rounded up top models from Apple, Microsoft, Dell, Asus and more

📢CALLING FITNESS PRS
I'm doing a round-up of the best running watches, fitness watches and treadmills for The Independent. I need to have tested everything first hand myself so if you are a PR and can help please get in touch asap!
This is an example: www.independent.co.uk/extras/indyb...

Had a whistle stop tour of London yesterday having various meetings but it started with @lilycanter.bsky.social and I having a blooming lovely chat about Ultra Women with Ben and Rick from the @runnersworld.bsky.social pod

Wow! Can't believe it's almost a year since your retreat with Jasmin Paris. Such a great weekend 👌

Why I'm excited about the next big running boom The women's revolution continues

It definitely feels like the tide is starting to turn in women's running. The National Running Show last weekend was a great example of this and demonstrates why the women's running boom can no longer be ignored.
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Lemmings!!! That's a blast from the past! I'd totally forgotten about that game.

INOV8 Trail Talks: Ultra Women - The Unstoppable Power of Female Endurance We welcome you to the first event in our Trail Talk series. A sequence of talks from outdoor experts and adventurers!

Hey Sheffield folk, @lilycanter.bsky.social and I doing a talk next week on Ultra Women at the @inov8.bsky.social store. Come along! Proceeds go to mountain rescue 🙌 www.eventbrite.com/e/inov8-trai...

Been at the running show with @lilycanter.bsky.social who did a great job on a panel with Sophie Power and Lisa Jackson. Lovely to meet some of the readers of Ultra Women 🥰

How we can all release our Power Within An exclusive interview with Sophie Power on her new memoir

Ahead of her appearance at the National Running Show I had a chat with Sophie Power about her new book The Power Within.
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@emmajourno.bsky.social and I will be at the National Running Show on Sunday signing copies of Ultra Women: The Trailblazers Defying Sexism in Sport. I'm speaking on a panel at 14:15 at the Running Skills Theatre and we will be signing books directly after that. nationalrunningshow.com/agenda-sunday

Whose coming to the Running Show this weekend? I'll be around all weekend and would be happy to meet up with PRs, runners or anyone who wants to get a signed copy of Ultra Women from me and @emmajourno.bsky.social. Plus I'll be speaking alongside Sophie Power and Lisa Jackson on Sunday afternoon!

How to work out your training and race paces Knowing what speed you should be running at

Many of my newbie runners really struggle with knowing how fast (or slow) to run. So here’s my simple explainer on working out the right training and race paces for you. runningmatters.substack.com/p/how-to-wor...

Excited to be giving three talks over the next month. January I'll be at the National Running Show on a panel with Sophie Power + Lisa Jackson. Then in Feb I'm with @emmajourno.bsky.social at @inov8.bsky.social Sheffield followed by a solo talk at Fort William Mountain Festival. Pls come say hello!

Posting my interview with ultra runner Anna Troup again. I spoke to her after she won the summer spine last year and now she's come back to claim the winter Spine too! What a phenomenal athlete! runningmatters.substack.com/p/how-a-55-y...