THE SKINS™ JOURNAL

When we last checked in with our SKINS SCA athletes, they were about to embark on their new goals for the year. October has brought lots of success to our four athletes, along with the trials and tribulations that running brings. ‘Training has been going very well. With the increase in miles this winter, my…

Over the next 12 months, we will follow Tommy Shaw, Gabriella Moriarty, Joseph Shirley and Melissa Hayes with aims ranging from International representation to achieving a championship spot for the London Marathon all the way to building a relationship with running around a running a business. In this journal, we will introduce each of our SKINS SCA x PGC1 Athletes, how they got into running, where they are now and what their goals are.

He's only gone and done it! Simon has completed his second marathon in 3 weeks. Discover how he got on in London.

Discover how Simon got on at this year's Paris Marathon and what he's doing to prepare for the London Marathon.

Your one-stop shop for all SKINS Marathon journals.

Discover how Simon's training is going with Coach Joshua as he navigates another race with only weeks to go for his first Marathon.

Check in on how SKINS CCO Simon is getting on as he navigates a busy schedule and his training with Coach Joshua for the Paris and London Marathons. 

Discover part 2 of SKINS CCO, Simon's journey as he trains with Coach Joshua for not one, but two Marathons.

From running Halfs to training for 2 marathons. Follow SKINS CCO, Simon's journey as he trains with Coach Joshua for sport's ultimate challenge. And pick up a few tips on the way.

Have you ever run a marathon? SKINS™ Head running Coach Joshua breaks down how to train for Sport's ultimate challenge - the marathon...

Reskinned your SKINS™. With our latest partnership, you can trade in your old or damaged SKINS™ and get paid for it too. Discover more...

To carb or not to carb, that is the question. In his latest journal, Coach Joshua answers the question every athlete wants the answer to. Discover more...

Coach Joshua discusses what kit you should be wearing during runs to take advantage of those all-important marginal gains...

SERIES-3 compression is perfect for running, gym and sports over 1,500m. Discover more about SERIES-3 and find your perfect SKINS...

Knowing which Compression Sportswear is best for your sport and activity level is key to upping your performance and recovery. Discover more...

Did you know that our new SERIES SKINS Compression Sportswear and Activewear is all vegan? Discover more about vegan SKINS™ here...

For some, it's the PBs; for others, it's about getting out there and being active. For most, it's the community spirit. Discover more about why the SKINS team are big advocates for parkrun and suggestions on what SKINS you should be wearing...

SKINS performance vs SKINS recovery. What's the difference? They're both compression, right? Yes, but there is a difference. Read more about it here...

SKINS™ Compression helps you go further and harder for longer but how does it actually work? We break it down for you...

Compression Sportswear is still pretty new for some, so why do seasoned compression sportswear wearers swear by it? Here are 5 reasons why...

Your one-stop-shop to all of our journals about running...

Although for many people, eSports having seemingly come out of nowhere, they aren’t anything new; in fact, they’ve been around since the 70s. We are the pioneers of Compression Sportswear and now we're excited to be the pioneers of Compression eSportswear...

Running is a dynamic activity that millions of people around the world partake in, but how many kilometres do people rack up on a daily basis...

54KM Ultra Marathon? Easy when you've got the motivation, dedication, the SKINS and the training plan. We catch up with virtual training plan winner Tim and find out how he smashed his PB...

There are many myths and preconceived notions out there about Compression Sportswear, particularly about tightness and use. We break some of them down for you...

SKINS™ are the official partner of the world's first vegan and greenest football club in the world, Forest Green Rovers...

5 things you probably didn't know about SKINS™...

Your one-stop shop for all of SKINS Head Running Coach's journals from our very first SKINS Club Athletico 12-week Training Plan...

SKINS Head Running Coach talks about how running drills are an excellent way of improving your running form and gives you some drills to include in your training...

SKINS Head Running Coach talks about training progression and what to look out for to make sure you're getting the most out of your training...

SKINS Head Running Coach drills home how important recovery really is...

Professional athletes wear SKINS under their kit because of the compression benefits and marginal gains. Whether you're looking for Performance or Recovery, get in touch and discover which SKINS can help your athletes...

SKINS Head Running Coach discusses how important lower leg strength is for runners, how strong lower legs can help prevent injury plus tips on how strengthen them ...

SKINS Head Running Coach discusses tempo runs or training the lactate threshold and gives you some example sessions to check out...

What do SKINS do, what are the benefits, and what SKINS do I need? SKINS make you perform better and recover faster. Discover why and how...

SKINS Head Running Coach discusses how important glute strength is, plus he includes some exercises to get those glutes ready for anything...

SKINS Compression Sportswear is all about (literally) excelling under pressure, whatever your challenge. For 25 years, we've been at the forefront of Compression Sportswear. We know where and how much pressure to apply to help you perform better and recover faster...

SKINS Head Running Coach discusses different types of Speed Sessions and explains why incorporating them into your training is key...

This is your guide to what each SERIES has to offer and which one is for you...

Sometimes a name is just a name, but not in this case. In this case, our SKINS SERIES-5 Powershorts have earned the right to be called precisely that, Powershorts...

SKINS Head Running Coach discusses how training volume is essential to any training plan...

Dominique Roberts prides herself on her performance and ability to train, both the body and mind to run superhuman distances. Discover more about 'Muddy Mountain Miles'...

Goodbye old friend. In its 11 years of service, our A400 range stood firmly at the forefront of Compression Sportswear but now it's time for something new...

SKINS Head Running Coach talks about the importance of core strength...

From the Olympics to Saturday Park Runs, Arm Sleeves are becoming increasingly common, but why do athletes wear them?...

SKINS Head Running Coach discusses the importance of easy runs and how to execute them properly...

Discover SCA Magazine Issue No. 01. A quarterly magazine that celebrates sport and provides in-depth insight into the world of SKINS...

SKINS Head Running Coach talks about the importance of warming up before exercise...

SKINS are providing active and recovery sports compression to assist in NBA star Spencer Dinwiddie's strength training and recovery...

For a number of seasons, Stoke City F.C. have donned SKINS under their kit during training and matches...

SKINS Head Running Coach talks about the importance of a training plan for runners...

SKINS Club Athletico is for any athlete who is committed to training and performance, it also comes with some perks...

Lorena is a determined and driven twenty-something-year-old sprint kayaker and SKINS Ambassador...

Compression Sportswear is TIGHT, but it's meant to be tight because otherwise...it's just sportswear...

If there weren't actual benefits to wearing compression sportswear, why wear them? Well, other than looking great. SKINS Compression Sportswear offers recovery and performance benefits, and it's been proven through years of research and independent studies...

Jade is a force to be reckoned with. She is a UK Spartan Pro Athlete who also trains OCR racers to help get them to the top of their game, push their boundaries, and challenge them mentally and physically...

Constructed for both men and women, our Calf Tights merge our best compression technology with durable high-tech fabrics to support and stabilise the lower leg. Find out how this helps reduce the risk of injury, optimise comfort and assist in recovery...

Fiona is a world-renowned waterwoman, competitive Stand Up Paddleboarder (competing internationally in SUP racing and SUP surfing) and SKINS ambassador! Get to know Fiona a lil' better...

Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to make better, more sustainable choices about the clothes we wear, including Compression Sportswear. Discover more about our mission to become more sustainable...