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Signing up for a half marathon is exciting — and a little intimidating, especially if you’re new to running. Covering 13.1 miles (21.2km) is a big achievement, but how do you know if you’re ready? A half marathon is on many runners’ bucket lists, and for good reason. It’s a challenge that pushes you physically and mentally.
January is here. The nights are cold, the mornings are dark — but this is exactly when strong runners are made! If you’ve got a good fitness base with 8 weeks to go until the Great Welsh Half Marathon, there’s still plenty of time to train, build confidence, and toe the start line feeling proud of
If you’re considering running a marathon, congratulations on taking the first step toward an incredible achievement! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a complete beginner, training for an event like the Great Welsh Marathon can feel both exciting and daunting. But with the right approach, commitment, and some tips to guide you, you’ll be ready
Looking to boost your strength, improve flexibility, and prevent injuries? Reformer Pilates could be the perfect addition to your training. Strength Training with Reformer Pilates Reformer Pilates uses a spring-based resistance machine to target specific muscle groups with controlled movements. Unlike traditional weightlifting, which is often directed on large muscle groups, Reformer Pilates focuses on
WHAT IS INTERVAL TRAINING? Simply put, interval training is a type of workout that alternates between periods of higher-intensity exercise, and a period of low-intensity/recovery periods. There are so many benefits to including intervals in your training, that’s why we’ve teamed up with training partners at Coopah to help you! WHY DO I NEED TO
As much as we all love running, we can understand that sometimes it can be tough to stay motivated during marathon training. Life is busy and lots of us have many other commitments outside of running, so it can be hard to get that balance right, and this is when we usually find that motivation
You may not believe it, but rest days are where the magic happens! It’s when our bodies repair, where adaptations are made, and a time when we can mentally recover from the training too. WHAT CAN YOU DO INSTEAD OF RUNNING? We understand that you may feel the urge to run on your rest day
With the race day coming up soon, your training will be well underway, so if you’re looking for new routes to tackle, we’ve got you covered! Here are a few popular running routes in the area that will help you get familiar with the area and should save you some time looking for new routes
You’ve made the commitment to run the race and all of a sudden the event is just around the corner and you’re wondering how the next few weeks of training will go. Rest assured, we are here to help with all the advice you need! Firstly, it’s important to be aware that tapering is different
We all know there’s nothing better than running with friends but sometimes its hard to get the motivation to head outdoors, especially during the winter months, so we’ve got some useful ideas for home workouts, thanks to our training partners realbuzz.com. Try the following exercises, mix it up with some strength circuits or even use
