Our top 10 most popular running articles in 2017

  • Kathryn Bullock

Last updated: 29-Aug-18

By Kathryn Bullock

Here are the top ten articles brought to you by RunUltra in 2017*.

There is something for everyone here – for runners planning their first 100-mile ultra to those with the winter blues or seeking their next toughest ultra race. Everything from the dangers of Lyme Disease to treating a Plantar Fasciitis injury.

You’ll find training plans, kit reviews and an article for those of you keen to burn off their holiday fat. They are all on RunUltra. 

This year we will be bringing you lots more of all the great advice, stories, kit reviews and ideas that our brilliant writers and our fantastic runner community have to offer in 2018.

Remember to sign up if you haven’t already as all our members get access to member discounts, downloadable training guides and chances to win great kit.

And remember we love hearing from you and publishing your experiences so please contact us if you have a story to share. For now, though, sit back and enjoy.

We’d love it if you shared our top 10 list with your running friends. Just use the share logos for your chosen social media channel on this page.

10   How to burn fat without running – 5 simple ways by James Eacott

9    Plantar Fasciitis and how to deal with it by Karina Teahan

8    Running and depression by Sarah Cooke

7   The 5 toughest stage races by Alice Morrison

6    New Inov-8 Roclite Trainers Collection Review by Fiona Outdoors

5    Hoka One One Mafate Speed 2 Trail Shows Review by Fiona Outdoors

4    Arc’teryx Norvan VT Trail Running Shoes Review by Steve Diederich

3    The 7 toughest single stage ultra races in the world by Alice Morrison

2    My first 100 mile ultra and how to plan for one by Andy Mouncey

1    Lyme disease – runners beware by Alice Morrison


* Analysis based on the number of page views for our running articles from 1 January – 31 December 2017.

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