She’s a professional sprinter, yoga teacher and now Fiit trainer. And she’s here to bring a whole new level of athletic performance to your yoga and running. Lina says: Yoga is more than stretching. It’s your personal journey. And it all adds up! Each pose, stretch and transition is an improvement. It’s about your mind-muscle connection and proprioception understanding where your body is in space and focusing on each movement. READ HERE!
INJURIES
We’ve all been told that warm-ups and cool-downs are the crucial bookends to every workout but ideas about what constitutes a “good” warm-up or cool-down have shifted over the years. Here’s a look at what the latest science says about how to start and finish your training sessions. READ HERE!
NUTRITION
I think we all know how important rest days are, reducing the risk of injury, improving overall athletic performance, and preventing over training. Take rest days seriously and use it as an opportunity to recover and fuelling your body with the best foods to make the most of this day of rest. Here are some top tips on what to consume while on your rest day. READ HERE!
WHAT’S ON
Chase The Sun Olympic Park 5k & 10k – Wednesday 4th May – ENTER HERE
Victoria Park 5k, 10k & Half Marathon – Saturday 7th May – ENTER HERE
Battersea Park Half Marathon – Saturday 14th May – ENTER HERE
Colchester Stampede 10k – Sunday 15th May – ENTER HERE
This year our official charity partner is Macmillan Cancer Support
Need some motivation to get you over the finish line?
Run for a reason and join Team Macmillan to support people living with cancer. You won’t be tied into a fundraising target, simply raise whatever you can, and enjoy all the perks of being a part of our team:
A Macmillan running vest, merchandise and fundraising pack
Regular e-newsletters and support from our Facebook group
A reason to run – support people living with cancer
We’re doing whatever it takes.
But without your help we can’t support everyone who needs us.
Check out the brand new RunThrough Kit online now.
There are a wide range of brand new custom designed items from shorts and leggings to tops and jackets. You can even grab some socks and a cap to complete your wardrobe.
Running is one of the most inclusive sports there is and we want to hear about your experiences!
Do you run for charity, to keep physically fit and look after your mental health or just because you love it and you can? If you’ve got a story to share, we’d love to hear it.
Drop [email protected] to share your story and see it featured on our website and social media.
VIDEOS, PODCASTS & PLAYLISTS
Catch up on what the RunThrough Community has been up to with another RunThrough Chat episode with last week’s 104 with Emmaand Jatila –HERE
Our very own Lucy Harfield has started her own podcast – Pinch of Positivity. The podcast hopes to keep it real, talks straight and offer a fresh perspective on how to find the bright side of life – LISTEN HERE
You can also find the next RunThrough Running Playlist, created by our Head of Operations Jack Williams, on Spotify HERE
We have recently added RunThrough to Trustpilot, a review platform open to everyone. We would like to invite you to share your experiences to help others get a real feel and understanding of what RunThrough is all about.