- Training23 Feb 2022 / Nassrin ChamanianDuring the colder months, it might seem tempting to stay inside by the radiator instead of braving the winter weather! Here are HIGH5’s top tips for keeping up the motivation when winter training. Despite plummeting temperatures and shorter daylight hours, there are numerous benefits of winter training. It gets you ready for early spring...Read ArticleTraining01 Feb 2022You've done the hard miles and you're into the tapering period of your training. All you can do now is rest and finalise your preparations so the big day can go off without a hitch. We asked Asics Frontrunner Holly Rush to tell us the essential things you should be doing in the two weeks before your marathon. So it’s nearly upon us...Read ArticleTraining26 Jan 2022 / Nassrin ChamanianAre you looking forward to your first half-marathon in 2022? Here's how to breeze through your half-marathon training. Ready to take on your first half marathon? The challenge of 13.1 miles (or 21.1km if you’re looking for an even more impressive number) is something that very few people will ever complete. The half-marathon distance is...Read ArticleTraining19 Jan 2022That bite in the air is here and outdoor training might be feeling more like a punishment than the stress-relieving and rewarding effort it used to be. There are lots of different types of indoor training you can do to get away from the cold and dark days, but Speedo recommends you go swimming. Why? Because we love swimming (obviously), but also...Read ArticleTraining11 Jan 2022 / Nassrin ChamanianThe cardio benefits of HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) have made it the go-to solution for time-efficient training but is it always the right way to train? Polar ambassador Jack Hanrahan explains how the Anti-HIIT approach can help you to build strength and fitness. HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) is a great way for busy people to...Read ArticleTraining09 Nov 2021Speedo ambassador and triathlete, Rachel Rutherford shares her top tips for getting back into the pool and improving your swim fitness. Visit the Speedo shop at Wiggle As the weather gets colder, many of us are heading back to the pool to train. In this blog, I am going to share some of my top tips, not only for getting back into regular swim...Read ArticleTraining05 Feb 2020 / Nassrin ChamanianWith the Nike Vapourfly sparking controversy even in the mainstream press, cutting-edge developments in running shoe tech are becoming almost as high-profile as the athletes themselves. Under Armour is a relative newcomer to the race, but they think their innovative HOVR™ Machina could give you an almost unfair advantage, whether you're...Read ArticleTraining10 Jan 2020Whether you've just started a couch to 5k or you're on your way to your first marathon, running injuries can strike at the worst time. Don't let them stop you in your tracks. HOKA ONE ONE ambassador Michelle Dillon shares what she's learned about injury prevention. Running is a great sport partly because it is so simple; you grab...Read ArticleTraining09 Dec 2019 / Dani RoweChristmas is always such an exciting time for everyone. However, it can be stressful for anyone trying to stay on track with fitness goals. We asked ex-Olympic track cyclist Dani Rowe for her health and fitness tips to help you over the festive period. Fill up on veggies at Christmas dinner You can still enjoy all the delicious food at Christmas...Read ArticleTraining23 Sep 2019There are many ways to train indoors to complement your running programme. Using the gym can really accelerate the triple challenge of form, fitness and strength on the run. Below are some of the ways you can get the best out of your indoor training. 1. Cross-training To be the most efficient runner you don’t necessarily need to be running...