Running tips, fitness insights, and stories from the UK's leading social enterprise in gamified fitness
It's the end of January! Review your fitness progress, celebrate wins, and learn how to adjust your goals for February. Plus: how gamification helps you stick to resolutions when motivation fades.
Read More →Discover the most runner-friendly cities in the UK. From London's parks to Edinburgh's trails, Manchester's canals to Cardiff's waterfront - where to run and how gamified apps enhance city running.
Read More →Essential gear for British winter running. Waterproof jackets, thermal layers, visibility equipment, and smartphone protection. Stay safe and comfortable running through January and February.
Read More →The rise of social enterprise in the UK fitness industry. How CICs and community-focused companies are making exercise accessible, affordable, and impactful for millions across Britain.
Read More →You've completed Couch to 5K - now what? Progress to 10K, improve your speed, try new running styles, or explore gamified running apps. Your post-C25K fitness journey starts here.
Read More →January is tough in the UK - dark mornings, cold weather, post-holiday slump. Discover how running combats seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and why gamified fitness helps you stay consistent through winter.
Read More →Smartphone running apps or dedicated smartwatches - which should you choose? Compare GPS accuracy, battery life, features, and cost. Why many runners use both for optimal fitness tracking.
Read More →Most New Year fitness goals fail by February. Learn the psychology behind resolution failure and how gamification, habit stacking, and progress tracking help you beat the statistics and actually achieve your 2026 fitness goals.
Read More →Never run before? This complete beginner's guide covers everything: proper form, pacing, injury prevention, essential gear, UK-specific tips, and how gamified apps make starting easier and more fun.
Read More →As 2025 ends, reflect on your running achievements. Total distance, fastest times, consistency streaks, and personal growth. How to use your 2025 data to set better 2026 goals with gamified tracking.
Read More →Overindulged at Christmas? You're not alone! How to restart your running routine after the holidays without guilt or injury. Gentle restart plans and motivation strategies for December 27th onwards.
Read More →Many UK runners love a Christmas morning run! Discover popular Christmas Day parkruns, festive running routes across Britain, and how to balance fitness with family time during the holidays.
Read More →Running clubs offer community, accountability, and social connection. How to find clubs in Birmingham, London, Manchester, and across the UK. When solo running (with apps) vs group running works best.
Read More →With 4pm sunsets in December, many UK runners train in darkness. Essential safety gear, visibility equipment, route planning, and how GPS running apps keep you safe when running after dark.
Read More →Discover the neuroscience behind gamified fitness. How virtual racing triggers real competitive drive, dopamine release, and sustained motivation. The science proving gamification works for exercise adherence.
Read More →Don't let cold weather stop your training! Expert tips for running in British winter: layering strategies, preventing injury in cold, staying motivated through dark mornings, and maintaining consistency December through February.
Read More →Fuel your runs properly! UK-specific nutrition advice for runners: pre-run meals, hydration strategies, post-run recovery foods, and how to balance running with social eating during the holidays.
Read More →Runner's knee, shin splints, plantar fasciitis - learn the most common running injuries, their causes, prevention strategies, and when to see a physio. Keep running safely through winter and beyond.
Read More →Discover how Are You Faster CIC is revolutionizing UK fitness as a social enterprise. Learn about our mission to make gamified running accessible, our community-first approach, and how being a CIC shapes everything we do.
Read More →Explore the science behind running and mental health. Discover how our GPS-powered gamification makes fitness fun, reduces stress, and builds healthy habits that support your wellbeing journey.
Read More →Love parkrun but can't always make Saturday mornings? Discover how GPS running apps with virtual opponents provide the same motivation and structure, available anytime, anywhere across the UK.
Read More →Dive into the technology that powers modern GPS running trackers. Learn how real-time location tracking, pace calculation, and gamification combine to create immersive fitness experiences.
Read More →The complete guide to running across the West Midlands. Discover the best routes in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry, and beyond. Plus, how gamified running apps enhance your local fitness journey.
Read More →Struggling with running motivation? Learn psychological techniques and gamification strategies that make fitness addictive. Discover how virtual opponents, achievements, and progress tracking transform boring runs into epic adventures.
Read More →Download Are You Faster today and experience the future of fitness gaming. Free on iOS and Android.