In May 2008 at the age of 15 I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and received treatment at The University Hospital of Wales. I underwent two months of chemotherapy, whilst still at school, and thanks to the support of my family, friends and teachers I was able to continue my ...
Read More »Yoga for Runners
Yoga has many health benefits, including building muscle strength, regulating your adrenal glands and improving your posture amongst other things. For the fitness fanatics of our modern day society, yoga can help us sustain great breath control and help runners and cyclists improve their flexibility whilst also helping injuries heal ...
Read More »Runner Feature – Hannah Dave
Training for my first Marathon... I’m Hannah and I started my journey this January to hopefully becoming a marathon mum before I reach the age of 40 this year! I started running a few years ago at the age of 35 to try and get fit and lose some weight ...
Read More »Runner Feature – Katie Austin
I'm Katie, I'm 34 and a running mum of two children aged 7 and 2. I have always been a runner but was a sprinter at school and then turned to distances when I moved to London after University. I didn't run for time, simply for fresh air and exercise. ...
Read More »Runner Feature – Jo Humphrey
Hi, I’m Jo! I’ve been running consistently for almost 18 months now, and for 6 of those I have been running with RunThrough at their events and weekly club sessions. I ran sporadically when I was younger, but it was never something I enjoyed – it was just one of ...
Read More »Sun Protection Tips – Adelle Tracey
In the words of Baz Luhrmann “Wear Sunscreen” GB Athlete Adelle Tracey tells us all about the potential harm from the sun and how we can prevent it. As runners we are exposed to the sun more regularly than the ordinary person. Although the sun provides us with vitamin D ...
Read More »Nutrition Tips for Runners
Marathon runner, Gemma Hockett provides an insight in to her nutrition; eating cleanly whilst fuelling herself sufficiently to train hard. With the help of my coach Colin Thomas, I am on the straight and narrow when it comes to what I eat. An ex carbohydrate convict if you like, I was ...
Read More »Pilates for Runners
Kim Saha, British Athletics Physio & Pilates Instructor gives us her view on Pilates for runners. I am very aware that promoting Pilates to the average runner is like an uphill struggle! It is however so massively beneficial that it is a battle worth fighting! Most runners at some point ...
Read More »Delete those Runner’s feet – GB Athlete Adelle Tracey’s Tips
Delete those “Runners Feet” Although we all like to hide behind our trainers, flats and spikes there’s no denying most of us need to spruce those toes before slipping on a pair of sandals. So now summer has arrived here’s some tips on how to get rid of your runner ...
Read More »Tutorial: Race day hair and makeup essentials by GB International Adelle Tracey
Feel good, Run fast! As an athlete when you’re training twice a day, makeup regimes aren’t often priority. However, when I’m off the track or when it comes to race day it’s often nice to feel slightly more glamorous! According to research when confidence is high you’re more likely to ...
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