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6 great trails to run this spring

Jen & Sim Benson are GetOutside Champions, endurance athletes and authors of adventure guidebooks. This Spring, they take us on six of their favourite wild running routes from across Britain.

20 reasons to love running

When it's cold and dark, or you're tired, or just not in the mood to exercise, it's very easy to find an excuse not to go for a run outside – yet running is one of the best forms of exercise out there. In an attempt to get you out there, we've put together 20 reasons to love running!

An outdoor guide to hi-vis

Now the clocks have gone back, more people will be spending time outdoors in the dark .One of the key ways of staying safe, especially near traffic, is hi-vis clothing.

GetOutside more with OS Greenspace

It's not always easy to find new places to enjoy the outdoors, especially in urban areas. The new OS Greenspace layer now available for free in OS Maps is a great new way to discover greenspaces near you!

Top 10 trails in the UK to run this summer

GetOutside Champions Jen and Sim Benson are runners, writers and adventurers - here's their 10 favourite trails for running this summer.

Why I've fallen in love with a running race that I'll never enter

Mary-Ann Ochota looks at the amazing Dragon’s Back Race, challenging runners to cover 315km of some of the countries toughest routes.

Get fell running fit

Fell running - racing across tracks and footpaths is a great way to GetOutside and to get fit. This infographic by Craig Manor Hotel in the Lake District helps you get started.

3 typical running injuries and how to prevent them

As you start your training, there is a significant chance that you may develop some injuries along the way. In fact, experts claim that 80 percent of runners get injured per year - here's how to prevent three common injuries.

Night-time adventure racing

#GetOutside champion Mary-Ann Ochota tries grueling night time adventure racing (cycling, orienteering, and running) in the Surrey countryside!

Race to the Stones 100km ultra marathon

The Race to the Stones is 100km along one of the oldest trails in Britain - The Ridgeway, which crosses North Wessex Downs and the Chilterns. Trail runner and OS CEO Nigel Clifford found out how tough it can be...
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