Jeffing in hot weather – top tips from Jeff Galloway

Photo Credit:  Daniel Menacher Jeff Galloway created the Jeff Galloway run walk run® programme, or 'Jeffing' as it is more popularly known by the Run Mummy Run community.  He is an experienced endurance athlete and is used to running in a variety of extreme weather conditions. After hearing about the [...]

How Garmin Coach helped me reach my running goal

If you’ve got a race planned in the future, or you want to meet a personal running goal, the Garmin Coach feature on compatible watches can help you with your training and performance. Run Mummy Run team member Julie Bassett has used Garmin Coach to help her prepare for races, […]

What we thought: Garmin Forerunner© 955 and 255 review

When you think ‘running watch’, chances are the first brand that comes to mind is Garmin. Its line of wearables ranges from simple and affordable trackers to premium tech-laden smartwatches. Here at Run Mummy Run, we’re most excited by the models and features designed to support active women. From smaller […]

How to train and prepare for a Race for Life event

Are you planning to enter a Cancer Research UK Race for Life event this year?  These events raise money for research into all 200 types of Cancer.  You can choose from 5K, 10K, Pretty Muddy and Pretty Muddy Kids events  - there is something for everyone. Once you've chosen your [...]

Runner’s Glossary: An A-Z Guide of common running terminology

Are you confused by tempo runs and baffled by fartleks?  Then here is our handy Run Mummy Run Runner’s Glossary an A-Z guide of common running terms, acronyms and abbreviations…. Arm sleeves Arm sleeves (or arm warmers) are popular with runners to keep their arms warm when the weather is [...]

Five Ways To Stay Warm And Avoid Hypothermia On Winter Runs

Halloween, Bonfire Night and the clocks going back all signal that we are now deep into Autumn. The leaves are dropping and so is the temperature! We usually think of the issues with climate in terms of heat exhaustion and dehydration but there are dangers on cold winter runs too. None [...]

Nine Reasons You Should Give Buggy Running A Go

Do you own a running buggy? Running with a buggy is a popular way for new mums and dads to enjoy staying active whilst getting round the problem of childcare.  Buggy running expert Wendy Rumble, tells Run Mummy Run why she thinks Buggy Running is awesome... So I became sold on [...]

I Jeffed a marathon! Walk/run strategy put to the test

We love a bit of 'Jeffing' in the Run Mummy Run community. The Jeff Galloway Run/Walk/Run method is being adopted by many RMRs to help them increase their distance and endurance. (To find out more about Jeffing see our previous blog: What is Jeffing?) We were interested to hear that some [...]

Jeff Galloway’s Winter Running Tips

Jeff Galloway is a huge hit with the Run Mummy Run community.  His Run/Walk method or "Jeffing" as our members have nicknamed it is incredibly popular, helping our members to comfortably increase their distances and pace.  We are incredibly proud that Jeff has taken an interest in the Run Mummy Run community [...]

How do I run with a buggy?

Getting out for a run when your children are small can be difficult. Running with a buggy can help you reclaim some run time, and it can be great fun for your mini runner too! If you're new to buggy running, you might be looking for some tips to help you [...]