This month's guest post comes from Katherine Hainsworth, who works at the Royal College of Music in London and runs weekly with her colleagues through Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. It's not about our own runs, but it makes a point we agree with: running is better with other people. Finding a break in a busy work day for a run can be a great way to get those miles in whilst also enjoying a chat with colleagues. I feel very privileged to work at the Royal College of Music (RCM), located in...

Every May, teams of runners from across the south of England take on the Green Belt Relay — 220 miles of footpaths, towpaths and country lanes circling outer London, completed over a single weekend. It's one of the most unique team running events on the UK calendar, and in 2026, Sutton Striders entered two teams of 11. Here, member Rosalind Hook shares what it's actually like to take part for the first time — the nerves, the logistics, the hills, and why she'd recommend it without hesitation....

Sutton Striders shine at season opener with strong team performances The 2025/26 Surrey League Cross Country season got underway at Richmond Park on 11th October, and what a cracker it was! Sutton Striders turned out in force across both divisions, with brilliant results in the sunshine. A Lovely Day For It The morning started grey but quickly brightened up into a gorgeous sunny afternoon. Honestly, it was unusually warm for cross country – not the usual October chill we've come to expect!...