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My First London Marathon: Advice from those who’ve been there!
Are you currently training for a marathon? Maybe it’s your first one? Our new series asks experienced runners about their first marathons – the highs, the lows, and the lessons they learned. We hope it helps you.
My First Marathon: Mike Clyne
In the first installment of our series on running your first marathon, Mike Clyne tells us all about his first one – aged 16!
Top 5 injuries runners search for online
Bodytonic Clinic studies show that nearly 50% of recreational runners injure themselves every year no matter their sex, age, running experience, or weight
John Kelly beats Pennine Way record…
Just ten months ago, Kelly had beaten what was then a 31-year-old record by traversing the 261-mile Pennine Way route in two days, 16 hours and 46 minutes. Could he do it again?
UTMB Group and The IRONMAN Group launch the UTMB® World Series
Some very interesting news announcing the UTMB Group and The IRONMAN Group will partner to launch the ground-breaking UTMB® World Series. In a detailed press release from the two parties this looks like big news in trail running
Philosophy, the mind, and endurance sports
You’re halfway up a hill climb, your legs are burning, and your body is screaming to stop. But a jeering voice comes from inside of your head, and it says, “stop whinging, you’re better than this” – Philosophy, the mind, and endurance sports
Pau Capell’s Breaking 20
With UTMB 2020 cancelled, Pau Capell completed the iconic Tour du Mont-Blanc (TMB) course, running solo with a time of 21:17:18. Pau Capell’s ‘Breaking 20’ film covers his attempt last August
A Conversation with Riixo’s Cameron Johnston
We recently featured Riixo Calf Cuffs in a review article (here) and we had the opportunity to talk with Cameron Johnston, founder of Riixo, 3-in-1 ice heat compression wear. We find out more about the realities of bringing a product to market and a look to the future
Compressport Team ‘King Of The Cape Wrath’ – 4 Days Of Freedom
In the early hours of Tuesday morning last week, Paul Giblin and friend Graham Connolly set off in attempt of the 387km brutal Cape Wrath Trail record
Paul Addicott just keeps on running
When your first marathon was in a rhino suit, you’ve run another 60 marathons including most of the World Marathon Majors and run as a pacer on many occasions; maybe the question is ‘What next for Paul Addicott’?
Ultra Running for Normal People
Mike Clyne takes us through the ultra running experience as he tackles the Centurion Running’s South Downs Way 50 mile event. Here’s a full and honest write up and Mike offers some first hand tips to get the most out of your ultra! It looks like a long day!
Choosing the Right Running Shoes – The Basics
NURVV Sport Scientist Anna Kosciuk’s shares her top tips for choosing the right running shoes and why NURVV can help avoid injury
Montane Sponsor Tougher Dragon’s Back Race
Montane have been announced as the presenting sponsor of the Dragon’s Back Race for its next three editions
Are you are ready for when the gyms open
Lucy Gornall, a PT and instructor at Digme and LiveNow Fitness and a contributor to fitwell.com, recommends some essential techniques and exercises for when the gyms open