Cold sores—they’re those annoying little blisters that tend to show up around your lips just when you least want them. Caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), cold sores are very common and highly contagious.

The seasons are changing, the days are warming up and embarking on a running routine is looking more appealing than it has done for months. But whether you’re looking at getting involved with parkrun, starting Couch to 5K or following your own training plan, there can often be one thing stopping you from getting things moving: your own state of mind.

The arrival of a new year often marks a fresh beginning, a time when people around the world make resolutions and set goals to improve their lives. Among the most common New Year’s resolutions is a commitment to achieving better health.

Running has long been considered a largely solo activity, but it is increasingly coming to be seen as a sociable group activity, partly as a result of organised group events like parkrun. Today, there are more than 8 million people signed up to parkrun all over the world – and many more who will run in other organised events, or their own informal groups of friends.

As the New Year begins, many of us feel inspired to improve our health. One of the best ways to achieve this is by embracing movement in all its forms. Staying active benefits both physical and mental well-being, making it essential for a healthier, happier you.

As the crisp winter air descends upon us, runners prepare for a different kind of challenge. The cold season brings its own unique set of obstacles, but with the right approach, it can be an invigorating and thrilling experience.

All the leaves are brown, and the sky is grey – but that’s no reason you can’t maintain your workout routine well into autumn, and establish some good exercise habits to carry you all the way through winter too.

Stress is a normal part of life. But too much of it can leave you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and exhausted. While there are plenty of ways to manage stress, exercise is one of the best. It’s natural, easy to access, and backed by science.

In a world where speed often takes the spotlight in fitness discussions, a quieter, more deliberate approach to running is gaining traction – the art of slow running.

Are you ready to kick-start your fitness journey or simply looking for a fun and social way to stay active? Well, parkrun ticks both boxes and more!