One Enter the The Cabbage Patch 10 running race. The Cabbage Patch 10 is back, taking place at 09.00 on Sunday 17 October 2021. The 10-mile race has taken place every year since 1982 – with the exception of 2020 for obvious reasons. Starting and finishing near the eponymous iconic pub, this 10-mile race is […]
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September
28
Cabbage Patch 10, Royal Docks Festival, Quinta do Lago, BSI at The Shacklewell Arms and 5 things by Singer-Songwriter Melissa James
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May
04
RunFestRun – featuring headline acts Rick Astley, James Blunt, All Saints and McFly 27-29 August 2021 #LaverstokeParkFarm #Hampshire #Running #Festival
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RUNFESTRUN – GET YOUR RUNNING SHOES ON AROUND THE STUNNING GROUNDS OF LAVERSTOKE PARK BEFORE PARTYING WITH RICK ASTLEY, MCFLY, JAMES BLUNT AND ALL SAINTS AT NIGHT. One RunFestRun proudly sponsored by Volvo are announcing new dates and a new venue for their 2021 event. To guarantee smooth-running with maximum safety, the festival will move to […]
February
04
Celebrity runners join Team Barnardo’s for London Marathon training day #London #londonmarathon
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Olympians Daley Thompson CBE and Snowy Brooks joined Barnardo’s Vice President Baroness Floella Benjamin and more than 20 runners for a training session preparing them for the 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon. The event at Battersea Park’s Millennium Arena, was held by Barnardo’s to thank participating runners for their support, offer fundraising advice and give […]
October
17
5 reasons to take a Love London Running Tour and sightsee the fit way! #London #Travel #Running #Health
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Love London Running Tours Fancy combining sightseeing and getting a run in? Love London Running Tours have been offering sightrunning tours around the capital since Spring 2015. Here are five great reasons to do a tour with them! Run across the iconic Tower Bridge! Arguably London’s most famous sight, the majestic Tower Bridge is a must-see for […]
July
19
4. GET YOUR JOG ON WITH DECATHLON’S FREE 5K RUN AT SOUTHWARK PARK, THIS SUNDAY #London
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What: A free 5K community run, hosted by Decathlon Surrey Quays When: Sunday 22nd July, 10am – 12pm Where: Southwark Park, Southwark Park Road, London, United Kingdom, SE16 2ER Multi-sports retailer Decathlon is encouraging people across Surrey Quays to get involved in its free 5K run this Sunday 22nd July at Southwark Park, London. Welcoming runners of all ages and […]
July
11
1. Take an early morning run and take in the views in your local area. #Hamptoncourt
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Take an early morning run and take in the views. We are lucky that we have Hampton Court on our doorstep.
June
10
5 things to do today at Run Regent’s Park – Organised by Macmillan
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Today 5 things to do today has had a fantastic day at Run Regent’s Park organised by Macmillan. Drop your bag off before you race. The organisation and positive feeling at this event were unreal. 2. Queue for the loo before the race starts. Thank goodness these were available to quash any race nerves. 3. […]
June
04
Raise vital money and help support people living with cancer – Macmillan Cancer Support
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Macmillan Cancer Support has launched a series of 15 fundraising challenges to raise vital money and help support people living with cancer. Including eight marathon-length hikes, two runs and five outdoor swims, anyone is welcome to join #TeamMacmillan and take part in ‘Challenge Events 2018’. Participants are encouraged to ask loved ones for sponsorship and every penny […]
January
14
Run a 15 minute pyramid with a kick at the end – for those lacking in motivation
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If you really don’t have the motivation to run then try this. 15 minutes is better than nothing! Run 1 min Walk 1 min Run 2 min Walk 1 min Run 3 min Walk 1 min Run 2 min Walk 1 min Run 1 min Walk 1 min Run as fast as you can for […]
May
03
Jog along the tow path in Walton Upon Thames
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The river thames has many beautiful parts. The tow path near Walton upon Thames bridge is one of the most stunning. Perfect for a morning run!
April
28
Read about the run walk run method devised by Olympic runner Jeff Galloway
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If you want to run injury free then this method of running could suit you well. Equally if you are just beginning then the Jeff Galloway website is worth a look at. Below are some basic run walk ratios that you can pick and choose from.
January
04
Run a mile a day for a whole year
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Did you know that if you run a mile a day for 365 days then you will have run approximately fourteen marathons. Imagine that as an accomplishment! Unbelievable isn’t it!