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Long Run Collective (LRC) addresses the needs of not only the physical aspects of training the body for sporting events but also the mind.

15/10/2026

If you nodded along to more than one of these, you're not alone.

Lots of midlife runners are eating good, healthy food and still feel exhausted. Overcoming that feeling is rarely about eating less or trying harder. It's about eating in a way that fits your training, your busy days and your changing body.

In Fuel to Thrive, we look at your whole week, from your training and sleep to how you feel day to day, and find the changes that will make the biggest difference for you.

Want to find out what's really draining your energy? Comment DIARY and we'll send you our free 3 Day Fuel to Thrive Diary as a starter.

12/10/2026

🏅 MEDAL MONDAY - BECKY’S FIRST 10km! 🏃‍♀️

Today, we’re celebrating something far bigger than a finish time. We’re celebrating courage, confidence and the power of taking that first step.

Earlier this year, Becky was just starting her running journey. Fast forward to today, and she’s crossed the finish line of the Town Moor 10K in an amazing 1 hour and 12 minutes!

Taking on a new challenge can feel daunting. The doubts, the nerves, the “can I actually do this?” moments but every run, every step outside your comfort zone and every time you show up for yourself builds towards something bigger.

At Long Run Collective, we believe running isn’t just about pace, PBs or how fast you cross the finish line. It’s about discovering what you’re capable of, building confidence and achieving things you might once have thought were out of reach.

Many congratulations Becky.

💬 Tell us below: what’s the running challenge you once thought you couldn’t do, but now you’re so glad you took on?

Let’s celebrate the milestones, big and small. Because every runner has a starting line

10/10/2026

Try these banded warm-up exercises and then tell us how awesome your run felt.

A good running warm-up doesn’t need to be complicated. A resistance band and a few simple movements can help you activate your glutes, wake up your hips and prepare your body for the demands of running.

Before your next run, try these 4 banded warm-up exercises…

1. Banded Steps - take 10 controlled steps in each direction to get your glutes working and prepare your hips for running.

2. Banded Marches - drive your knees up with control, keeping tension on the band to challenge your hip flexors and hip stability.

3. Banded Kickbacks at different angles - kick back at different angles to activate your glutes and get your hips moving through different ranges of motion.

4. Banded Front-to-Back Swings - swing your leg around from front to back in a controlled motion to engage your hip stability.

Keep it controlled. Stay consistent. Make your warm-up count. We’d start with 10 reps for each exercise and use a light resistance band.

This is the kind of practical support we believe in at Long Run Collective — helping you build strength, improve mobility and feel more confident in your running.

Save this post for your next run and follow along for more running warm-ups, strength exercises and running tips.

Want to feel stronger in your running? DM STRONG and we’ll send you the details of our 6 week Strong Runner Programme.

05/10/2026

Medal Monday 🥳

Every medal has a story behind it, and it's rarely just about race day. It's the hours of training fitted around everything else life asks of you. This week, three of our women have stories worth telling.

Kathryn is back racing, and what a return. She took on the Kielder Trail 10km and finished in a brand new PB, earning this gorgeous medal.

Kay has fallen for the Scottish autumn off-road triathlon scene, this time racing the Lochore Triathlon. A chilly swim (and still out quickly!), a "gravel" bike leg that turned out to be mostly mountain bike trail, rocky sections, wet roots, a drop-off and some mud for good measure. But she'd done her homework and practiced the tricky bits which meant that by lap three she was whizzing round the berms 😂. She finished with a hilly run along the sheep paths in 2 hours 13 minutes. That's what preparation gives you: confidence when the course throws curveballs. Wining your age group is the icing on the cake.

Shaniah ran in the mountains for the first time at the Flagstaff Half Marathon, and it was no gentle introduction! Climb after climb, a near rolled ankle, and trail so soft it felt like running in sand. She finished in 3 hours 15 minutes. It wasn't the time she'd hoped for, but she pushed through, made new running friends along the way, and got to run near Dook'o'oosłííd, one of her sacred mountains.

Here's the thing: none of these women have only training to think about. Work, family and life are all in the mix. They're proof you don't need perfect circumstances. You need a plan, a bit of courage, and people in your corner.

✨ Want to be supported and coached towards your own Medal Monday moment? Send us a message and let's find your finish line.

29/09/2026

Too busy, too tired, or "not a proper runner"? That's exactly who we coach.

That's why we don't start with a plan. We start with YOU: your time, your life, your body and your history. Then we build training that fits and flexes when life happens.

Chasing your first 5K, eyeing a spring half marathon, or just want to feel strong and confident again (perimenopause included)? We'd love to help.

👉 DM us the word TIME and we'll book a free 15minute chat to map out how much training time you really have.

Which step would make the biggest difference for you? Tell us 1 - 5 below. (It's step 2 for us 👀)

28/09/2026

MEDAL MONDAY 🤩

What a weekend for LRC athletes.

Clare took on the Sandringham Half Marathon, racing on back-to-back weekends and loving every mile, finishing in 3hr 32. Smiles all the way to the finish line.

Nicola tackled the 13 Valleys Half Marathon in the stunning Lake District, crossing the line in 2hr 27. What a gorgeous medal!!

And over in Berlin, Anita had a great time at the Berlin Marathon finishing in 4hr 21.

Huge congratulations, ladies.

Want to feel this good on a Monday? Whether it's your first 5K, a half marathon, or simply getting fitter this autumn, let's chat about your goals. Drop us a message or comment below.

27/09/2026

3 post run stretches we’ll never skip

You don’t need a 20 minute mobility routine after every run. A few simple movements can be enough to help you move well and release some of the areas that work hardest when you run.

1. Half-Kneeling Rocks

Relaxing your hip flexors, quads + supporting hip mobility.

2. Downward Dog + different foot positions
Relaxing your calves, hamstrings, ankles + feet.

3. Lunge with rotation aka ‘World’s Greatest Stretch’
Supporting your hips, hamstrings, glutes, adductors + thoracic spine.

Keep it gentle, breathe and move rather than force the stretch.

A few minutes done consistently is far more useful than a long routine you never do.

And this is exactly the kind of practical support we give you inside our 6 week Strong Runner Programme - helping you build strength, mobility and confidence alongside your running.

Want to feel stronger in your running? DM STRONG and we’ll send you the details.

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