Manchester based men's mental health running and hiking community, INTRSPCT Collective, reflect on their first parkrun for Mental Health Awareness Week.

Mental Health Awareness Week: the Power of parkrun with INTRSPCT Collective 

Hunt for our hidden Sportsshoes x parkrun Strava segments at parkruns across the UK to be in with a chance of winning! Read more about how to get involved here.

SportsShoes x parkrun Strava Segment Hunt

SportsShoes had the privilege of following the exceptional journey of athlete and ambassador Adrien Toucas during the 2024 Paris Marathon.

Paris Marathon 2024: Interview with French elite athlete Adrien Toucas

Inspired by crossfit, Hyrox is a hybrid discipline that tests athletes’ strength and endurance.

Hosted by Oli Lum & Matt Seddon, the Sunday Plodcast gives you a weekly insight into the lives of top distance runners and coaches.

The Sunday Plodcast: Presented by SportsShoes

Introducing our two New Balance x SportsShoes marathon runners for 2024, taking part in an international running exchange.

Meet our New Balance x SportsShoes 2024 TCS London Marathon Runners

The 'Hardest Geezer' Russ Cook runs the entire length of Africa for charity.

The 'Hardest Geezer' Russ Cook runs the entire length of Africa

We caught up with presenter Matt Seddon to talk Sunday Plodcast and all things running.

The Sunday Plodcast: Q&A with presenter Matt Seddon

SportsShoes x Nike are proud to announce their joint sponsorship of the Bannister Miles.

SportsShoes x Nike sponsor the Bannister Miles

A moment in parkrun history, as Nicki Clark becomes the first person to hit the 1000 milestone.

Read how Haroon Mota completed the 6 World Marathon Majors and learn how you can complete this challenge yourself.

The 6 World Marathon Majors - Q&A with Haroon Mota

Re-live all the action from our inaugural SportsShoes Podium Festival 2024.

Record-Breaking Results at Podium Festival 2024!

We love breaking the mould, and we’ll be doing just that at the first-ever SportsShoes Podium Festival this March in Leicester.

SportsShoes employee, Gaëlle, recently took part in her first parkrun. We caught up with her to see how it went.

From ZERO to IRONWOMAN, we welcome Hattie Pearson to our Nike Communities In Residence SportsShoes team.

From ZERO to IRONWOMAN: Welcome Hattie Pearson

Photojournalist David Miller shares 6 of his top Sports Photography tips for Beginners.

In this article we explain what parkwalk is and how to get involved in walking at parkrun.

Recently, we held a trail retreat with adidas as an introduction for women wanting to get into trail running.

adidas TERREX Trail Retreat: How To Trail

Want to get involved in parkrun? Find out everything you need to know about registering and taking part in parkrun here.

Claire Bannwarth wins the Montane Winter Spine Race 2024 in an incredible time of 92 hours, 02 mins!

Claire Bannwarth wins the Montane Winter Spine Women's Race 2024 

INOV8's Jack Scott wins the Montane Winter Spine Race 2024 in a mind-boggling new record time of 72 hours, 55 mins!

INOV8's Jack Scott wins the Montane Winter Spine Race 2024

'Britain’s Most Brutal' endurance race returns, drawing 550 ultra runners and previous Spine legends from around the
world.

Montane Spine Race 2024 Unites Race Legends for an Epic Race on the Trail

Ever wondered just how brutal the Montane Winter Spine Race really is? INOV8's Lee Procter explains.

Just how brutal is the Montane Winter Spine Race?

SportsShoes are proud to announce a global partnership with community event network parkrun. 

SportsShoes.com announces exclusive retail partnership with parkrun 

We take a look at the most popular running event series in the UK and explain what parkrun is all about.

Making plans and setting goals for this year? Make 2024 your big running year with our 7 New Year’s Resolutions for every runner.

7 New Year’s Resolutions for every runner

We look back on an incredible weekend at Kendal Mountain Festival 2023 with The North Face and Active Inclusion Network.

Kendal Mountain Festival with The North Face and Active Inclusion Network

Check out our top 25 UK race recommendations during this year's festive period.

Our Top 25 UK Christmas Race Recommendations 2023

Jonatan Orozco shares the story of how he became a Guide Runner and what it involves.

James Forrest, a freelance travel journalist and all-round adventure guru, tells us about his experience running the Almaty Marathon in Kazakhstan.

8 reasons to run a marathon in Kazakhstan 

This Christmas, we've teamed up with The Running Channel, Mizuno and Givestar to bring the running community together and do something amazing for charity.

These tips from our Spanish ambassador, Nerea Perez, will help you safely return to running after pregnancy.

In Part 2 of Project Own Your Run, we caught up with Coach Saima and her training group after they completed their first ever 5k or 10k run.

'Project Own Your Run' with Coach Saima: Part 2

SportsShoes athlete Marco Filosi tells us about his wonderful experience at the Ledro Skyrace in Italy.

Ledro Skyrace: Interview with SportsShoes athlete Marco Filosi 

In Part 1 of Project Own Your Run, Coach Saima trains a group of empowering females as they aim to complete their first ever 5k or 10k run.

'Project Own Your Run' with Coach Saima: Part 1

Are you concerned about the environmental impact of your running and races? Learn how we can do more.

Sustainability in Running and Races: Can we do more? 

Harley Steward of Snappy Runners tells us all about his race experience at the adidas Stockholm marathon.

Snappy Runners x adidas Stockholm marathon

Gloria Giudici, athlete and SportsShoes ambassador, shares her top tips for improving sustainability through sport.

4 Top Tips to become a more Sustainable Runner

We're giving our SportsShoes community a chance to win a £200 voucher every single week!

WIN a £200 SportsShoes voucher every single week!

Sabba Mirza, member of Muslim Runners, reflects on the experience of her first ever trail race with SportsShoes and The North Face.

Embracing the Trails with SportsShoes x The North Face

Nikki Love embarks on her epic RunAustralia Challenge, attempting to set a new female Guinness World Record for the fastest journey on foot from Perth to Sydney.

Find out more about our latest collaboration with inov-8 and Muslim Hikers, aimed at promoting inclusivity and diversity in our outdoor spaces.

SportsShoes x inov-8 x Muslim Hikers: Cadair Idris

We headed to the Basque Country with Merrell for the Gorbeia Suzien Skyrace, the finale of the Skyrunning World Series 2022.

SportsShoes x Merrell at the Skyrunning World Series Finals

Our Strava competition winner Emma Lee met adidas athlete Phil Sesemann for a run around Roundhay Park in Leeds.

As Patagonia turns 50 this year, we look at what's been achieved and at the work that lies ahead, to put the planet and people over profit.

Patagonia celebrates 50 years of Business Unusual 

We spoke to our adidas ambassador Coach Saima after completing her first half-marathon in 7 years.

Q&A with SportsShoes x adidas ambassador Coach Saima

We turn the spotlight on SportsShoes Podium Events, the fastest race series in the UK.

Introducing our 4 New Balance x SportsShoes marathon runners, each with their own story to tell as they prepare for the TCS London Marathon 2023.

Meet our 2023 New Balance x SportsShoes TCS London Marathon runners

Wherever you're based, the UK is full of trail running opportunities, so check our guide to some of the very best.

Find out everything you need to know about running with your dog, including the benefits and tips.

A Comprehensive Guide to Running with your Dog

It's the start of a new year, so here are our 5 top tips to help you stay motivated through January and beyond.

5 ways to stay motivated through January and beyond

Join our Strava Challenge and run 30K for 20% discount on adidas, plus a chance to win a full outfit & a training session with an adidas athlete

Montane ambassador and ultra-runner Jen Scotney, shares six motivational tips for running in winter.

6 Motivational tips for running in winter 

Our SportsShoes ambassador, Hero Douglas, shares her top 10 favourite places for open water swimming in Eryri (Snowdonia).

10 of the best places for open water swimming in Eryri (Snowdonia)

We chat to Hero Douglas, who explains how she got into the sport, what you need to get started and why you should try it for yourself.

An Introduction to Open Water Swimming with Hero Douglas

Find out more about our latest collaboration with Muslim Hikers, aimed at promoting inclusivity and diversity in our outdoor spaces.

SportsShoes x Muslim Hikers: The Roaches, Peak District

Emanuele Zoppi, marathon runner and Italian SportsShoes athlete, talks about his experience at the PIsa 2022 Half Marathon.

Running the Pisa Half-Marathon with Emanuele Zoppi

We analysed over 100,000 mentions on Tripadvisor, to discover which locations across the globe are most well-loved for a run, swim or a cycle.

The World’s Best Places to Run, Swim & Cycle 

In part 7 of our World’s Best Hikes series, 84-year-old adventurer, Pat Boys, reflects on her experience of trekking on the Manaslu Trail.

The Merrell Trail Team has journeyed across the continent in search of some of the finest trails in Europe.

Yaqoub Imran gives us an insight into his attempt of David Goggins' 4x4x48 challenge.

In the build-up to this year's race, we interviewed 3 SportsShoes athletes competing in the 2022 New Balance London Marathon.

Q&A with SportsShoes Marathon Runners 2022

We chat to HOKA athlete Jim Walmsley ahead of the world's biggest ultra-distance trail race.

The North Face athlete Pau Capell tells us about his season so far and his training and preparation for this year's 170km Mont Blanc Trail Race.

Q&A with The North Face athlete Pau Capell

As part of our Montane 'Made for More' campaign, we asked 6 different hikers to share their favourite hiking routes across England, Scotland and Wales.

The Montane ‘Made for More’ komoot Collection

In part 7 of The North Face ‘Discover Your Trail’ campaign, Marie Cheng shares one of her favourite hiking routes in the Peak District.

Discover Your Trail - Part 7: Derwent and Ladybower

In part 6 of The North Face ‘Discover Your Trail’ campaign, Will Harper-Penrose shares one of his favourite hiking routes in Cornwall.

Discover Your Trail - Part 6: Wheal Virgin & The Poldice Valley

In part 5 of The North Face ‘Discover Your Trail’ campaign, Lucy Gourley shares one of her favourite hiking routes in the Lake District.

Discover Your Trail - Part 5: Great Gable

In part 4 of The North Face ‘Discover Your Trail’ campaign, Ben Mounsey shares one of his favourite hiking routes in the Yorkshire Dales.

Discover Your Trail - Part 4: Malham Cove & Gordale Scar

In part 3 of The North Face ‘Discover Your Trail’ campaign, Zahra Rose tells us all about her hike in Hastings Country Park.

Discover Your Trail - Part 3: Hastings Country Park

In part 2 of The North Face ‘Discover Your Trail’ campaign, Ben Johnson shares one of his favourite hiking routes on Helvellyn in the Lake District.

In part 1 of The North Face ‘Discover Your Trail’ campaign, Zeyn Lambat tells us all about his hike from Ashford-in-the-Water to Monsal Head Viaduct.

Discover Your Trail - Part 1: Ashford-in-the-Water to Monsal Head Viaduct

Learn more about the Patagonia Running Up For Air campaign and find out how you can join the Strava challenge.

Find out how SportsShoes and Muslim Hikers are working together to promote inclusivity and diversity in our outdoor spaces.

SportsShoes x Muslim Hikers - Championing Diversity Outdoors

Lace up and join forces with adidas x Parley by supporting their Run For The Oceans Strava challenge 2022.

adidas x Parley Run For The Oceans Strava Challenge 2022

We asked 7 different hikers across the country to share with us their personal stories and favourite hiking routes.

The North Face ‘Discover Your Trail’ komoot Collection

Our Sportsshoes Systems Administrator, Penny Drake, shares her recent experience of competing in the Manchester Marathon.

We interviewed Jon Cleaver, our SportsShoes Chief of Technology, about his recent experience at the Paris Marathon 2022.

Running passion in the fashion capital. We share athlete stories from the Milan Marathon 2022.

The Milan Marathon - Q&A with Fabio Giudici and Anne Zannoni

New research by SportsShoes.com reveals the most beautiful cities for a run, based on Instagram hashtag data.

Who Run The World? The World's Most Picturesque Running Cities

With the Paris marathon coming up we spoke to Abderrazak Charik, ASICS long-distance athlete, to learn more about his marathon training and preparation for Paris 2022.

University student Alice Fortune aims to run a half marathon in 52 different cities in the UK in aid of the Young Minds mental health charity.

Running 52 UK Cities For Mental Health With Mizuno

Trail runner Martin 'MJ' Johnson embarks on his most challenging run, as he explores the connection between Black British history and the River Thames.

Run to the Source: Q&A with Trail Runner Martin Johnson

Join us for the P24 Challenge as 4 Salomon athletes collectively attempt to break the World 24-hour running record.

The Salomon S/LAB Phantasm 24-Hour Challenge

In part 6 of our series featuring the UK's best walks and hikes, Gerda Lejasmeiere tells us about walking the Yorkshire 3 Peaks.

UK's Best Walks and Hikes Part 6: Yorkshire 3 Peaks

We've analysed 220 countries and over 500 hikes to reveal the world's best destinations for a hiking holiday.

adidas athlete and Team GB sprinter Ama Pipi describes life as an elite athlete and how she approaches winter training.

Have you lost the motivation to exercise? Trainer and athlete Alex Smith gives us some handy tips on how to reset your mind.

Have you Lost the Motivation to Exercise? How to Reset your Mind

SportsShoes Web Team Manager, Josh Dawson, shares his experience of competing in the Manchester Marathon and explains why this race is so special to him.

In part 2 of our World’s Best Hikes series, 83-year-old adventurer, Pat Boys, looks back on her experience of trekking in Nepal to celebrate her 80th birthday.

We spoke to three New Balance ambassadors to ask what running means to them and how it influences and enriches each of their lives.

Here are 5 reasons why we love autumn running.

On the eve of the world's biggest trail race series, we chat to three inov-8 athletes as they prepare to blaze the trails around Mont Blanc.

Q&A with inov-8 athletes Damian Hall, Meryl Cooper & Kirsty Hall

GB international trail runner and Salomon athlete Beth Pascall, discusses WSER 100, her training for the UTMB® race & her top favourite trail running kit.

Q&A with Salomon Trail athlete Beth Pascall

We caught up with Radio 1 DJ Sarah Story to talk about running, music and the new HOKA Clifton 8 running shoe.

HOKA Clifton 8 - Q&A With Radio 1 DJ Sarah Story

Type sport into a search engine and would you expect to see images of men or women? We study the gender bias on sports-focused online images.

SportsShoes Investigates: Gender Bias in Sports-Focused Search Engine Images

Looking for a new off-road challenge? Hannah Cairns shares her top ten tips on how to start fell running for beginners.

Hannah Cairns describes her first experience of fell running and how she fell in love with the sport.

We asked four SportsShoes Athletes In Residence what greatness means to them and what inspires each of them to greatness.

What is Greatness? Nike Rawdacious Collection

SportsShoes athlete Taylor Campbell discusses his recent selection for Tokyo and we find out more about his training and motivation.

Q&A with SportsShoes athlete Taylor Campbell

Are you feeling inspired? Then join our SportsShoes Strava Run Club and become part of our inclusive community. 
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