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Training notes, gear you actually need, and existential running content. Written for remarkably average people.

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Black Ordinary Mile Club running socks laid flat, showing the reinforced heel and flat toe seam
Do Running Socks Actually Make a Difference?
What the evidence actually says about running socks, blisters, cotton and compression, and which features are worth the money. Read more...
Detail shot of black running shorts showing waistband, drawcord and zip pocket
Best Running Shorts UK: What Actually Matters
The five things that actually matter when buying running shorts, and the three you can safely ignore. Read more...
Ordinary Mile Club running tee, technical fabric that needs correct washing
How to Wash Running Kit So It Doesn't Smell (The Science of the Stink)
Why running kit smells fine wet and criminal five minutes into the next run — and the washing routine that actually breaks the cycle. Read more...
Runners in minimal Ordinary Mile Club running kit on a track
How Much Running Kit Do You Actually Need? A Minimalist Audit
The running industry says you need everything. Your drawer disagrees. An honest audit of essential kit vs expensive decoration. Read more...
Ordinary Mile Club 7 inch running shorts showing inseam length
5-Inch vs 7-Inch Running Shorts: An Honest Guide to Shorts Length
The great inseam debate, settled honestly: what 5-inch and 7-inch shorts are actually for, and which length suits which runner. Read more...
Ordinary Mile Club running shorts designed to prevent chafing on long runs
How to Stop Chafing on Long Runs: The Guide Nobody Wants to Need
Chafing is running's most democratic injury. Where it strikes, why it happens, and how to never think about it again. Read more...
Runner in Ordinary Mile Club kit dressed for cool British running weather
What to Wear Running in Every UK Temperature
From minus 2 to a shocking 28 degrees: an honest temperature-by-temperature guide to UK running kit, including the ten-degree rule. Read more...