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A brutal windy 4.5 mile run at John O'Groats, whilst here for work this week. That wind was in every direction! 🏃🏻‍♂️🙂💨😬 #JohnOGroats #ScottishHighlands #Running #Windy #Run #Strava #Runna @UKRunChat

We always have fun 🤩 Couldn’t find motivation today (is it the grey skies?) but this buffoon always gets me out the door and invariably up a hill. Cheers Pops #ukrunchat

Does anyone have any recommendations for good songs to run to Need to build up a running to keep me going 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ #UkRunChat @UKRunChat

@UKRunChat Kintbury 5 ✅ #4thlady #kintbury5 #clubchamps #rjs

Edinburgh marathon this Sunday….anyone out there done this before and got any tips?? Expect all weathers maybe? @UKRunChat @WeAreERC @TeachersRunClub

Here is my view running the @clumberparkrun on Saturday. An out and back with 2 laps at the end of the lollipop, fairly flat until you get to the hill, then rejoin the path back to the start/finish #runner #running #5k @parkrun #parkrun @UKRunChat youtu.be/xxcqM-zMpR0

This weekend, the streets of East London came alive as the HOKA Hackney Half headlined the HOKA Hackney Moves festival, marking the beginning of a new era for London’s biggest and most in-demand half marathon. More than 27,000 runners signed up for the sold-out event on Sunday 17 May, with participants experiencing the electric atmosphere that defines Hackney, passing iconic landmarks including Hackney Town Hall, Mare Street, Hackney Wick and Victoria Park, before finishing in front of roaring crowds at Hackney Marshes. HOKA Hackney Half was officially started by Mayor of Hackney, Zoë Garbett, while the HOKA Hackney 5k was started by Cllr Dylan Law, Deputy Mayor of Hackney and Cabinet Member for Safer Homes and Housing Services. The first finisher for the HOKA Hackney Half was Sam Tyas (01:06:35), followed by Chris Bruchhausen (01:07:09) and Oliver Way (01:07:29). Ciara Boyd-Squires Long was the fastest female to cross the line (01:14:54), closely followed by Tessa McCormick (01:14:58) and last year’s fastest female Becky Briggs finished in 01:16:49. Celebrity runners included Made in Chelsea’s Sam Thompson, broadcaster Clara Amfo, comedian Elis James and Married at First Sight star Leah Marie Tyrer. Across the weekend, the HOKA Hackney Moves festival welcomed over 60,000 people to a celebration of fitness, music and community, with live performances, workouts, and cultural moments showcasing the very best of East London. One of the highlights of the multi-day festival was a surprise performance by renowned DJ Norman Jay MBE. The 2026 edition marked the first year of HOKA as title partner, building on a long-standing relationship and shared commitment to the power of movement and community. At the heart of HOKA Hackney Moves remains its industry-leading community programme, which returned bigger than ever in 2026. The Hackney Academy, a 12-week initiative providing free coaching, kit and race entry, supported 50 runners from Hackney and surrounding boroughs, many of whom crossed the finish line of their first-ever half marathon this weekend. More than 40 local community organisations and over 60 Community Champions were integrated into the event, ensuring the festival continues to be shaped by, and representative of, the borough it calls home. The festival also saw the return of the free Hackney Community 5K on Saturday, alongside an expanded schools’ challenge, allowing thousands of young people to complete their own half marathon journey and cross the iconic finish line. Thousands of runners took on the HOKA Hackney Half in support of charitable causes, helping raise over £4m for the event’s official charity partners. This year, the event proudly supported Single Homeless Project as its Headline Charity Partner, alongside a wide range of national and local charities, continuing the event’s track record of generating millions in fundraising each year. The weekend reinforced HOKA Hackney Moves as far more than a race, a cultural moment celebrating the borough’s diversity, creativity and spirit. Ian Allerton, Managing Director, Motiv Sports UK, said: “We’re incredibly proud to see the HOKA Hackney Half and HOKA Hackney Moves continue to grow as a celebration of everything that makes this community so special. Big thank you to the runners, community and everyone involved. “From elite runners chasing times, fundraisers supporting powerful causes, to first-timers crossing the finish line, and from our community partners to the thousands of supporters lining the streets, this weekend truly captured the spirit of Hackney. “With HOKA as our title partner, we’re excited to keep building on this momentum and creating even more opportunities for people to experience the joy of movement.” For runners looking to take part in the 2027 HOKA Hackney Half, entries go on sale today, Monday 18 May. 📷 Credit: Motiv Sports

The Women’s course record has been broken at the Barry Island 10K once again. A new course record was set in the women’s race by Charlotte Taylor from Bristol & West AC with a time of 33:08. The title was previously held by Natasha Wilson who ran 34:21 last year. Taylor, who is planning to run some more road 10Ks over the summer and will be targeting the marathon distance later in the year, said: “Today’s been really good, I really enjoyed the run. I’ve been doing some longer races recently, so it was nice to have something a bit faster and blow out over 10K. There were lots of people out cheering, the atmosphere was good. I knew there were some hills, but I felt strong on those, and I really liked the coastal part of the course too.” Swansea Harriers, Jon Butler, was the winner in the men’s race, claiming the title with a time of 30:23 and in the wheelchair event, local man Ron Price took the crown in 53:37. Butler said: “It was good I’m really pleased. I ran a good solid time, the quickest I’ve done here in three attempts, and I ran most of it on my own, so I’m happy with it. The race was brilliant; there were crowds everywhere and that makes a really big difference. It was really well supported and that gives you that little bit extra.” Price, who is from the area and knows the hills of Barry well, added: “The hills are tough – they’re always tough in a racing chair because we’ve got no gearing, but other than that, it was a good event, well organised and the weather stayed on our side. The crowds were good and there was lots of support from the runners along the way too, as I tend to slow down going up the hills and then overtake them on the way down. It was a good event.” This year saw the largest ever Barry Island 10K descend onto the iconic seaside time for a full Welsh festival of running. More than 4,700 participants registered to take part across both the 10K and junior races, taking in the town’s most iconic spots including Whitmore Bay, the Knap, Romilly Park and Watch House Bay. It was an event extravaganza as the race partnered with Welsh music, culture and arts festival Gŵyl Fach y Fro, for the first time this year. It meant performances were scheduled for both the Saturday and Sunday as runners and spectators took in all the sights and delights of the seafront. After the 10K race it was then onto the Junior races which included an adorable 50m toddler dash on the promenade, as well as a Future Challengers mile for competitive young athletes and a Family Fun Run to allow all ages and abilities to get involved. For the second time, Cancer Research Wales took the spot as the event’s lead charity with a team of 125 runners taking on the course to raise money for the charity. The charity also collected discarded clothing left at the start-line to give a new lease of life to in its shops and offered massages to weary runners for a donation at their stand in the event village. The 2027 Barry Island 10K takes place on Sunday 16 May next year and entries are now open. An early bird offer, giving a £6 saving against general entry, is available for the first 500 people to register. RESULTS Women’s race: 1. Charlotte Taylor: 33:08 2. Olivia Stillman: 36:27 3. Donna Morris: 36:33 4. Georgia Palmer:36:36 5. Olivia Tsim: 38:07 Men’s race: 1. Jon Butler: 30:23 2. Adam Bowden: 32:12 3. Matt Verran: 32:17 4. Sam Griffiths: 33:19 5. Oliver Williams: 33:32 Wheelchair race: 1. Ron Price: 53:37 2. Les Hampton: 55:53 📷 Credit: Run4Wales

Thank you @Riversideparkrun for my 601st #parkrun #Riversideparkrun was my 89th tourism, #runstreak 2,266 Well done all parkrunners! @UKRunChat #loveparkrun #ukrunchat #FordyRuns youtube.com/shorts/XmKb0_w…

Sunday Long Run done. 10 miles. Like always my 1st couple of miles are kinda meh. Picked up speed after. I love me a long run on a Sunday morning. Hope everyone is having a nice Sunday. #kylevstheworld #gottagofast #ukrunchat @UKRunChat #running

#BarryIsland10k @BarryIsland10K what a fab fun run, medals well earned & ice-cream to finish. @UKRunChat @runningpunks #sundaymotivation #running #jogging #Sunday

Joma expands its lifestyle offering with Resort, a high-quality collection for those who need their clothing to adapt to every moment of the day, from a sporting environment to a more informal one, without compromising image or functionality. Resort brings Joma’s technical expertise to garments designed for continuous wear: pieces that work equally well in a sporting context and a more informal one, never compromising on functionality or image. A collection built for those who need their clothing to be up to everything they do throughout the day. With Resort, Joma continues to develop its lifestyle universe with a more complete and demanding proposition, where performance and style coexist naturally in every garment. Resort starts from a solid technical foundation. Every garment incorporates three key finishes that work silently to help the user maintain their image and comfort throughout the day, without having to think about it. Cool Feeling technology regulates body temperature and provides a constant sensation of freshness, regardless of the activity. The Antibacterial treatment takes care of garment hygiene and prevents unwanted odours during high-activity situations. And the Non Iron finish keeps garments crease-free after hours of wear or a journey, preserving an impeccable image at all times. In addition, Resort incorporates high-quality stretch fabrics that guarantee freedom of movement, heat-sealed seams for greater comfort and durability, and laser-cut finishes that improve breathability where it is needed most. Resort is built around a casual wardrobe designed to cover any situation without losing image consistency. The collection includes short and long-sleeve T-shirts, polos, hooded and non-hooded sweatshirts, lightweight jackets, trousers, shorts, leggings and tops — everything needed to put together complete looks from the start to the end of the day. The garments are designed to integrate naturally into different contexts, from a sport session to a more informal commitment, through travel or a working day. A proposition with clean silhouettes and refined finishes that works effortlessly in any setting. The colour palette reinforces that idea. Resort works with a range of neutral and timeless tones — beiges, sand, off-whites and light greys — that convey lightness and naturalness, completed with blacks and anthracites that add contrast and a more urban edge. Discreet, easy-to-combine colours designed to accompany the user in any context with an always polished image.

First significant post @LondonMarathon run, pleased to support my legendary #running buddy Emer Dudley today before she represents #TeamGB in her age category at the @CTMarathon #CapetownMarathon next weekend. #loverunning #ukrunchat @UKRunChat

📅 Saturday 16th May 📍Leeds/Liverpool Canal, Kirkstall Don’t forget you can run for just £10 this weekend, whilst raising money for the @mndassoc 🧡💙 Kindly hosted by @IGUNrunning Please share & come along @leedsrhinos @LUFC @UKRunChat @BBCLookNorth @itvcalendar

A beautiful morning for it mind, just gorgeous! ☀️🥰🏃‍♂️ Nearly a #runwithasmile too, nearly. 🤔😉 @UKRunChat #ukrunchat #mojohunting

The closer I get to this 10k race, the more I realise that running will never be a hobby I truly enjoy. I'm literally just dragging my ass out every week so I don't look like a complete lemon on the day 😬. @UKRunChat

An easy 8 mile run on a pleasent sunny morning 🏃🏻‍♂️🙂 #Glasgow #Sunny #Running #Strava #Runna @UKRunChat

"I can look into your eyes and see the mess we're in Well darling, if it's shit came out Then I suppose it's shit went in Even though I couldn't say I've been the places you've been You know he made my heart real strong Even if he made my head real thin" #reasonstorun @UKRunChat @runningpunks

370 parkruns done ✅ 148th unique event ✅ This morning took me to Llanfoist Crossing parkrun for another new course and a lovely one at that. Beautiful surroundings, friendly volunteers and another unique event completed. #ukrunchat #loveparkrun

COROS unveils the Jakob Ingebrigtsen PACE 4 Developed in close collaboration with double Olympic gold medallist and world-record holder Jakob Ingebrigtsen, the athlete edition celebrates the intersection of elite performance and the relentless pursuit of perfection. The Jakob Edition features a striking gold and black colourway, referencing Jakob’s historic Olympic victories and status as one of the most dominant middle-distance runners in history. Beyond aesthetics, every element of the edition has been shaped to reflect Jakob’s training philosophy and uncompromising approach to performance. ⌚ Gold & Black Aesthetic: A premium design inspired by Jakob’s gold medals, featuring a sleek black watch body with gold accents and a matching limited-edition band. ⌚ Custom Packaging: Delivered in exclusive Jakob Edition packaging, including a custom-designed box and insert cards detailing Jakob’s training journey and the collaboration process. ⌚ Advanced Hardware: Equipped with a 1.2” AMOLED touchscreen, a high-performance satellite chipset with dual-frequency support and an upgraded optical heart rate sensor. ⌚ Aluminium Bezel & PVD-Coated Hardware: Designed to endure the harsh training environments of Norway’s west coast while delivering a premium, performance-driven finish. ⌚ Two-Tone Injection-Moulded Case: A layered construction that enhances durability and visual depth without compromising the ultra-lightweight feel of the PACE 4.