Summer is fast approaching and we have already experienced some much warmer days throughout the spring calendar. It is important to take the right precautions when running or training in the heat. Sweat safely and take a look at this guide to get you started! READ HERE!
INJURIES
IT band syndrome is a common overuse injury that many endurance athletes endure and if you have not heard of it, count yourself pretty lucky. Targeted stretching and exercises can help ease IT band syndrome by improving your flexibility and strengthening key muscles, take a look at this fact file to get up to speed on this pesky injury and how it can be treated. READ HERE!
NUTRITION
Timing of food intake can also have a huge impact, you don’t want to feel like you still have a meal sitting in your stomach during training so here are some ideas of what to eat and when! Of course you can switch them up to similar options. And goes without saying that everyone is different, what works for you may not work for others but this is a general guide. READ HERE!
WHAT’S ON
Chase The Sun Hyde Park 5k & 10k – Wednesday 1st June- ENTER HERE
Jubilee Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 5k & 10k – Friday 3rd June- ENTER HERE
Chase The Sun Victoria Park 5k & 10k – Wednesday 8th June – ENTER HERE
Run Dorney 5k, 10k & Half Marathon – Sunday 12th June – 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 105 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 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.