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1. How to beat the Couch to 5K programme on a treadmill

   

   Tips and Advice

   29 July 2021

   The biggest challenge facing new runners, is knowing where to start. You’re ready to feel challenged, but set off too quickly and you’ll soon be back to square one. That’s where the Couch to 5K running programme shines. Designed to ease beginners into distance running, Couch to 5K will have you running solidly for 30 minutes after just 9 weeks,

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2. Success Story – Ian Runs 153 miles in under 30 Hours in Epic Spartathlon Ultra-Marathon

   

   Fitness and Training Guest Blogs Success Stories

   24 October 2017

   In the latest of our success stories, we talk to Ian Hammett, Fire Service fitness advisor and passionate runner, who recently took on one of the most iconic and demanding races in the world, the Spartathlon Ultra-Marathon in September 2017. Ever heard of the Spartathlon Ultra-Marathon? This epic test of endurance is one of the most iconic ultra-marathon races in the

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3. Guest Blog: Heather Takes on the Windsor Half Marathon

   

   Fitness and Training Guest Blogs

   30 August 2016

   In April 2014, Heather Grant from our very own Fitness Superstore HQ, was diagnosed with lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system). Thankfully, after six cycles of chemotherapy, Heather went into remission and (touch wood!) is still clear. While Heather was ill, her sister ran a Marathon and raised over £2,000 for MacMillan. At this point she decided that when she was

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4. Success Story: Couch Potato to 5K, And Then Some!

   

   Fitness and Training Guest Blogs Success Stories

   28 April 2016

   Kayleigh Hawkins went from indulging in takeaways on the sofa and struggling to keep up with her children, to trialling a couple of training sessions and going on to taking part in various 5k sporting events! [caption id="attachment_1229" align="alignnone" width="600"] Kayleigh on her Wedding Day[/caption] What inspired you to make a change? I’ve always disliked the way I look in my wedding

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5. Competition: 2016 Virgin Money London Marathon Prize Draw!

   

   Competitions and Promotions Events

   22 April 2016

   Are you taking part in this year's 2016 Virgin Money London Marathon? You could be in with a chance of winning your best running companion yet... the TomTom Spark GPS Fitness Watch! Simply contact us via email ([email protected]), Twitter or Facebook with your full name and bib number, and you'll immediately be entered into our spectacular London Marathon Prize Draw! *Entries close

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6. Training for the London Marathon - 1 Minute Interview with Justin Logan

   

   Guest Blogs Tips and Advice

   18 April 2016

   As you may know, the 2016 Virgin Money London Marathon is making its grand return on Sunday 24th April. Every year, approximately 36,000 people run the 26.2-mile (42.2km) marathon through the streets of London – and no matter if you’re running, walking or simply cheering from the side-lines, this event is one not to be missed! For a sporting event this

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7. Find Your Motivation

   

   Fitness and Training Tips and Advice

   10 March 2016

   Perhaps you’ve been working towards the same goal for a while now, or you’ve simply already become bored of your relatively new routine. Whatever it is that’s sucking the motivation out of your workouts and healthy eating, it is crucial to find a way past it in order to reach that final hurdle, and here's how... Change what you’re doing It sounds

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8. How to Make Your Treadmill Workout Interesting

   

   Fitness and Training Tips and Advice

   9 February 2016

   Many of you no doubt hear the word ‘cardio’ and automatically picture yourself running endlessly on treadmills and hating every second of it. Thankfully, that’s not the only route to trimming your shape and burning that unwanted fat. By mixing up your treadmill sessions to incorporate High Intensity Interval Training, otherwise known as HIIT, and taking advantage of what your

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9. 4 Ways to Incorporate a Workout Into Your Day

   

   Fitness and Training Tips and Advice

   28 January 2016

   We’re all familiar with the excuses made in a desperate attempt to avoid a workout, and let's be honest, we're all a victim of it ourselves from time to time. For those who lead busy lives, the lack of commitment and enthusiasm for exercise more often than not comes down to a lack of time, money, or simply energy. So

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10. Bringing Zero-Impact Running to the London Marathon Expo

    

    Events Fitness and Training Our Latest News

    14 April 2015

    Whether you’re taking part in the London Marathon (and if you are, well done you – and best of luck!), there to cheer on the runners, or aren’t attending the day but have an interest in running, you won’t want to miss the fantastic Virgin Money London Marathon Expo at ExCeL. This takes place on the days leading up to

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