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The Running Bug - It's Positively Addictive!

Welcome to the Running Bug, the website devoted to getting the UK running. You'll find advice and features for runners of all abilities, come and chat on our beginner friendly forums or find your next race with our free event listings.

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Beginner

The RTS Column - From Fiesta to Ferrari

RTS explains how with a bit of careful servicing and bodywork repair you can upgrade your running performance from Fiesta to Ferrari.

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Ultra

The First Ultra Runners

Today ultra running is growing fast, yet it was the Victorians who were the first pioneers of the sport. Read what life was like 100 years ago for the first ultra runners.

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Charities

Charity Place Directory – Find Places for Major Events

Find charity places for major running events including the London Marathon, Great Run Series, top 10k’s and overseas marathons.

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Charities

Run for Sick Kids at the 2008 New York Marathon

The New York marathon is one of the world’s greatest running events and Wellchild the charity for sick kids still have guaranteed places for this year’s race.

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Coming soon to The Running Bug

COMING SOON

Come and Run a Scottish or Irish Classic

If you fancy running one of Scotland or Ireland's classic events then join the National Autistic Society Running Team and do some good along the way.
COMING SOON

Running Advice From Your Mate Down the Pub!

In this must read new feature especially for beginners, a self confessed "plodder" shares his own experiences of starting out. But should we really be taking advice from the bloke down the pub?