About RND Athletes

RND Athletes is a running brand built around research and development: the "R&D" in our name. We design performance running gear and publish free, practical training guides for runners preparing for half marathons, marathons and beyond.

What you'll find here

• The Journal: training plans, pace charts and race-preparation guides written for runners with a specific goal, from a first marathon to a sub-3.
• The Lab: the fabrics, fit and materials behind RND gear.
• The Shop: RND running apparel and gear. Our first collection is in final testing and opening soon.

How we write the Journal

Every training article follows the same standards:

1. Practical first. Paces, distances and schedules you can put straight into your watch, not vague advice.
2. Accurate numbers. Paces, splits and conversions are calculated, not estimated, and checked before publishing.
3. Established principles. Our plans follow widely used endurance-training methods: mostly easy running, gradual volume increases, recovery weeks and race-specific work close to race day.
4. Honest limits. Training information isn't medical advice. Where a topic touches on injury or health, we say when to see a professional.
5. Kept up to date. Articles show the date they were last updated, and we correct errors as soon as we find them.

Advertising and affiliate links

The Journal is free to read. To support it, some pages may show advertising, and some may include affiliate links that earn us a small commission at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we recommend. You can read more in our privacy policy.

Get in touch

Questions, corrections or partnership ideas? Contact us.