For sustainable designer Lydia, “old” kit is simply the raw material for something new. By upcycling her gear and rejecting the performative pressure of “new drop” culture, she champions a mindset shift toward finding genuine value in what we already own.
This is part of Gear for Good, a 4-part series interviewing Millennial and Gen Z runners about what running means to them and their relationship with kit to raise awareness of the environmental cost of fast fashion.
Engineering student Johnpaul is reclaiming space on the trails through intentionality and individual style. He finds power in repetition: wearing gear that has seen his worst runs and his small wins, proving that real progress is lived, not bought.
This is part of Gear for Good, a 4-part series interviewing Millennial and Gen Z runners about what running means to them and their relationship with kit to raise awareness of the environmental cost of fast fashion.
For trail runner Juliette, kit is about function, memory, and representation rather than the latest “drop.” She advocates for repairing what we own and reclaiming space on the trails.
This is part of Gear for Good, a 4-part series interviewing Millennial and Gen Z runners about what running means to them and their relationship with kit to raise awareness of the environmental cost of fast fashion.
From “new drop” hype to the beauty of the old, we’re exploring the lifecycle of running gear. Meet Melina, who’s ditching the “kit-it-out” mindset for her trusted oversized shorts.
This is part of Gear for Good, a 4-part series interviewing Millennial and Gen Z runners about what running means to them and their relationship with kit to raise awareness of the environmental cost of fast fashion.
You joined The Green Runners. You made your pledge. You pinned on your badge (or perhaps stitched it, if you are more sartorially inclined). What next?
It’s time to meet your fellow members from across the globe. Discover what drives them, the actions they take, and why they strive for progress over perfection!
Vicky Knapp, of the Nottingham Local Meet Up, writes up her experiences of the Edinburgh Marathon in blistering heat I ran the Edinburgh Marathon
He went back for the books, but he found so much more in the mud of Tennessee… Laura sits down with TGR co-founder Damian Hall, fresh from his “Last Man Standing” performance at the 2026 Barkley Marathons.
Better public transport links are enabling more people to get moving
We follow Laura from the Welsh mountains (where the “Eco Pilgrims” were born) to the relentless climbs of the Camino Primitivo. What happens when a team of three becomes a 200-mile solo mission?
Stop the shopping cycle. Learn how “cost per mile” and fighting technical obsolescence can help you build a sustainable running wardrobe that’s better for the planet.
Think your gym gear is just fabric? Discover the hidden chemicals and environmental impact of activewear manufacturing, and learn expert tips for sustainable garment care.
Don’t bin that stinky top or broken zip! Learn expert repair techniques, the truth about textile waste, and how simple sewing can displace 82% of new purchases.
Think your old gym gear gets recycled? Discover the reality of activewear waste, why synthetic blends are hard to recycle, and better “exit strategies” for your kit.