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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.
Training
Join the Bug’s self confessed late starter JohnnyG as he shares in the highs and lows and ups and downs of training for the race of his life – the London Marathon.
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Events
Join hundreds of other runners for the 2010 RBC Race for the Kids. A 5k in London’s Battersea Park raising much needed funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital.
The Resolution 5k is a new series of runs taking place in April. Set in beautiful parks in Southampton, Manchester and London, it promises to be an ideal event for beginners.
Ultra
Read how the Bug’s ultra boys Jonnie and Joe got on when they tackled the world’s highest event, the super tough Himalayan 100 mile ultra.
COMING SOON
So what’s Dr Seuss got to do with running? Well when it comes to adopting a philosophical approach to our running RTS believes we can learn a lot from The Cat in the Hat.
If you're running to lose weight then eating properly is as important as clocking up the mileage. Here's advice on what foods to eat and when.
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Virgin Money is taking over sponsorship of the London Marathon. Is this good for the marathon?
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