5 from 5: Steph Davis
In December 2019, London-based but Scottish-born Steph Davis finished the Valencia Marathon with a blistering time of 2:27:40. Not only was this the 9th fastest marathon ever run by a British woman, but it also snagged her a spot in
Sleep – the most important part of training
An extra 5 minutes in bed or an extra 5 minutes on the treadmill?Hands up, who sacrifices hours of sleep for hours or training? I know the triathletes out there definitely do. Even though we are well aware that sleep
What it’s like to run for charity, from a cancer survivor
In 2017, a year after being diagnosed with breast cancer in her early forties, Michelle Dench ran two half marathons and a marathon, all in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. In 2018, she raised the bar again, taking on four
The most popular running gear for beginners
By Genny Owen 4 min 20 sec readTackling her first marathon this year, she's done all the legwork so you don't have to.The beauty of running is that you really don’t need to spend a fortune in order to get
Running tips for beginners
By Genny Owen 4 min readTackling her first marathon this year, she's done all the legwork so you don't have to.Maybe you signed up for your run as a new year’s resolution, with a friend on a whim, as a
A simple guide to sports recovery
By Genny Owen 4 min 40 sec readTackling her first marathon this year, she's done all the legwork so you don't have to.Chances are that all your hard work will have paid off and you’ll be reliving an epic race
Race day preparation: carb loading, playlists and more
By Genny Owen 3 min 20 sec readTackling her first marathon this year, she's done all the legwork so you don't have to.So it’s a week before your race (maybe even your first ever race) and the countdown has begun!
The best running water bottles and hydration packs
By Genny Owen 2 min 40 sec readTackling her first marathon this year, she's done all the legwork so you don't have to.Fact: roughly 60% of the human body is made up of water. It’s vital in many ways, from
Warm up and stay injury free when running
By Genny Owen 3 min readTackling her first marathon this year, she's done all the legwork so you don't have to.Take a guess
The best energy food for beginner running
By Genny Owen 4 min readTackling her first marathon this year, she's done all the legwork so you don't have to.What you feed your body with pre and post run can have a major impact on your performance, mood and