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We're well into the running season. Maybe you've found your stride and you're powering through the miles. Maybe you're losing your mojo and you need a little boost to get you out the door. Spend less and give your running wardrobe a refresh at the Wiggle Run Outlet. Our buyers have picked out their top choices from adidas. Iconic...

In just a few years, Wiggle designer Annie made the journey from red-faced gym newbie to triathlete and ultra-runner. Her athletic career was put on hold thanks to a severe injury. We catch up with Annie as she picks up where she left off and get her thoughts on running with the new Duro 6 from Osprey . My first proper run was on Christmas Day. I...

Swim, bike, run. The three components of a triathlon. Simple, right? What many people don't realise is that there's actually a fourth discipline in a triathlon. Transition. How do you switch from swim to bike, then bike to run without getting flustered and making costly mistakes, or taking a big chunk of time? The clock's still ticking...

Daphne Belt is living proof that you're never too old to #GetThere. Daphne was fifty when she started competing in triathlons. This year she'll be turning 80 but she's not slowing down any time soon. Wiggle buying manager Martin McKinlay, who competes in the 30-34 age group, caught up with Daphne to find out more about her illustrious...

Katy Downing has come a long way since she started training for the 2017 RideLondon for charity on a borrowed bike. Having completed a couch-to-5k program, Katy joined the local tri club to improve her swimming. Within the next twelve months, she completed five sprint triathlons, two 10ks and several 5ks. Impressive enough, but even more so when...

There are plenty of great options for running in London, but they have strong rivals elsewhere. From Brighton to Edinburgh we’ve compiled our favourite UK marathons to get you out of London for the weekend! Brighton Marathon Date: 14th April 2019 About: Brighton is home to one of the largest marathons in the UK, and in 2019 is celebrating 10...

Here are our picks for the top UK half marathons to motivate you to get outside! Read on to get inspired, then dust off your trainers and explore another part of the UK by taking on a half marathon - it’s one of the best ways to explore a new city or location (in our humble opinion). Reading Half Marathon Date: TBC March 2020 About: Run the...

Our pick of the 6 best reasons to get out of London on a weekend. These UK running events will inspire you to leave the great capital and stretch your legs - with races from 10k to a marathon, we’ve got reasons to see the rest of the UK! Brighton Marathon Date: 14th April 2019 About: Brighton hosts one of the largest marathons in the UK ,...

Obstacle races have become hugely popular over the last decade, but who make the best ones? Here’s our pick of the best obstacle races in the US and their organizers. Tough Mudder Date & Location: Various About: As the name suggests, Tough Mudder will test you physically and mentally but also get you very, very muddy. The full-length...

The US has some of the most famous running events in the world and plenty of those are included in its roster of impressive half marathons . These are our pick of the best half marathons in the US, and possibly the world. New York City Half Marathon Date: TBC March 2020 About: What could be more iconic than a race through the Big Apple? It’s...