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Simple Nutrition Tips for Marathon Runners

With Spring marathons looming, many runners are trying to get their nutrition right – for fuelling and recovery. We spoke to Jenna Hope from the Transformation Chef to get some good basic nutrition tips.

Health

Rightangled Launch Wellness DNA Testing Kit

Ever wanted a high tech assessment of your wellness in relation to your genetic make-up? Now you can do it from the comfort of your own home with the Rightangled DNA testing kit.

Health

What is RED-s and What are the Warning Signs?

There have been more and more athletes opening up about their issues with disordered eating and overtraining. We explore RED-s, the warning signs and how to get help if you think you’re affected.

Health

TRAINBRAVE: Time to Talk about Eating Disorders in Sport

TRAINBRAVE is a new campaign launched by Renee McGregor and Tom Fairbrother to tackle eating disorders in sport. Find information, resources and stories to help you or somebody you know

Nutrition

HIGH5 Launch New Products for Winter Running

Are you one of those runners who reach for the vitamins and supplements to try to ward off the dreaded winter sniffles? HIGH5 launch new products designed to help you.

Nutrition

Maurten Gel Review

Maurten has proven to be a game changer in the world of sports nutrition but it’s only been available as a drink, until now. We test out the new Maurten gel.

Nutrition

The Ultimate Guide to Protein for Runners

There’s a lot of information out there about protein for runners – what we should be eating and when to maximise performance and recovery. We wanted to bring you a definitive guide from an expert.

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Simplyhealth Active Plan Launched to Support Runners

Everyday healthcare provider Simplyhealth has launched its Active Plan to help those with an active lifestyle to reach their personal best.

For runners of any level from beginners, those preparing for an event through to marathon runners, the plan can help to reduce the risk of injury by addressing some of those ongoing injuries picked up during hours of training.

Simplyhealth, title partner of the Great Run Series, is committed to helping people achieve their personal best and have developed a plan specifically to support those who lead an active lifestyle including runners. The Active Plan boasts a number of key benefits which includes immediate access to sports massage*, gait analysis through a podiatrist and a ‘Body MOT’ health assessment from a medical professional to give an overview of current health and readiness for running.

The Active Plan is available to UK residents aged 18 to 79. It starts from £14.00 per month. Simplyhealth is offering one month free when you buy a Simplyhealth Active Plan before 31st October 2018. For more information visit www.simplyhealth.co.uk/active

Injury Prevention

Top 5 Physio Tips to Prevent Injury

Injury doesn’t have to be an inevitable part of being a runner. There are some simple things you can do to avoid being sidelined and physio Jenny Blizard gives us her five top tips.

Nutrition

Why Do We Get Cramp And What Can We Do To Prevent It?

When cramp hits it can be incredibly debilitating – you can be running well and be literally stopped in your tracks. Tim Lawson of Secret Training takes a look at why it takes hold and what you can do to prevent it

Psychology

How to psych yourself up for race day

Do you train well but fail to achieve what you want to achieve on race day? Michael Cauldfield of The Sporting Edge gives us his top tips to get psyched up for your race.

Injury Prevention, Injury Treatment

Avoiding and Treating Blisters: a Foot Care Guide for Runners

Lots of runners suffer with blisters, black toenails and other associated foot problems. We spoke to a podiatrist to find out how to avoid these issues and how to take care of our feet.

Nutrition

Real food for the long run

Looking for healthy, easy recipes for portable real food to eat on those long runs? Here are 3 ideas from The Food Grinder

Health

Running to Challenge Type 2 Diabetes

Running can be part of the fight against type 2 diabetes. We spoke to a woman who managed to overhaul her lifestyle using parkrun to get control of her weight and diabetes

Injury Prevention

How to get the most out of your foam roller

Do you own a foam roller, but you’re not sure if you’re getting the most out of it? Here’s Luke Tyburski’s handy guide to using your foam roller to reduce muscle tightness and prevent injury.