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  London Marathon 2018: how to recover from running a marathon, according to a doc... (standard.co.uk)

  More than 39,000 people are expected to cross the finish line in tomorrow’s London Marathon.  The 26.2 mile route is challenging even for experienced runners, and participants train for months to prepare for the big day.  Yet, running a marathon is just as much preparation as it is recovery.

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  London Marathon 2018 tips: Here’s where you can get free food after the run | Lo... (standard.co.uk)

  Frankly, anyone who has run for 26.2 miles (in what is predicted to be 24C heat, despite the rain) deserves free treats for a good year or two. That may not be on the cards, but a number of London restaurants are offering totally free food after the race, continuing on through the week.

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  How to stretch after a run - Live Well - NHS Choices (nhs.uk)

  Stretching exercises to do after a run to gradually cool down and improve your flexibility.

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  • Apr 18
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  Jo Pavey: my 10 easy tips for recreational runners (telegraph.co.uk)

  British runner Jo Pavey, 44, who won a gold medal in the 2014 European Championships, tells The Telegraph some simple ways for novice runners to get fitter, faster and more motivated

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  • Apr 5
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  10 Best Energy Gels review (runultra.co.uk)

  So, lets get the debate out of the way, straight away. Gels are Marmite – you either need them or hate them (Nobody can love them right?). Energy gels remain part of the nutrition armoury of many runners, often as a “get out of jail free card”. They typically deliver concentrated sugars/salts/caffeine in a quick hit, they have developed from those nasty tasting sachets that were once like industrial by-products to some more palatable interesting natural flavoured pick me ups.

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  • Mar 9
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  Do this warm-up and cool-down every time you run - Runner's World (runnersworld.co.uk)

  Take care of your body with these 10 simple moves to improve posture and flexibility.

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  • Mar 4
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  7 expert tips to help you prepare for the London Marathon | London Evening Stand... (standard.co.uk)

  This year’s London Marathon is just 83 days away, so it’s time to start thinking about self-care in the lead up to the event. Marathons are notoriously tough on your feet and body; pounding the pavement for 26.2 miles can certainly take a toll on your joints causing numerous aches and pains.

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  • Jan 29
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  The 10 Best Carbohydrate Sources For Runners | Competitor.com (running.competitor.com)

  Ideas for eating and drinking the best carbohydrate sources for runners.

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  • Jan 22
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  Nutrition tips: Four foolproof habits of successful runners | Vancouver Sun (vancouversun.com)

  1. Carbs are your best friends — and protein, too!Don’t expect to run faster if you’re skipping on carbohydrate rich foods.Complex carbohydrates like whole grains, starchy vegetables an…

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  • Jan 22
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  Do You Need a GPS Watch to Run? | Running Shoes TV (runningshoes.tv)

  Update: Over the past year, I've started running with the Garmin Forerunner 235. To say it's one of the best purchases I've ever made for my running is an understatement. The heart rate monitoring is totally accurate, and amazingly so is the treadmill accelerometer tracking. That part is awesome. I

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  • Jan 22
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  How to Train for a Marathon - REI Expert Advice (rei.com)

  Thinking about running a marathon? This article will help you get started with tips on training, hydrating, fueling and more.

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  • Nov 26, 2017
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  Great Runs in Las Vegas – Great Runs – Medium (medium.com)

  The best advice for #running in Las Vegas is “rent a car”. Seriously, if like the millions of annual visitors to #LasVegas you are staying…

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  • Oct 29, 2017
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  Steve Cram's top 10 tips for running a mile faster than ever before (telegraph.co.uk)

  For runners both amateur and professional, the mile has failed to last the distance.

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  • Jul 30, 2017
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  Why #Running Does Not (Always) Burn Fat (bornfitness.com)

  What happens when weight loss stops? You do more cardio. Here are 5 reasons why that might not be your best approach to burn fat.

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  • Jul 30, 2017
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  2 Simple Ways To Survive Calf Soreness After Racing (runnersconnect.net)

  Nicer running weather means more runners take to the streets to get their exercise in, and there are plenty of races to chose from all over the country to make the most of the racing season. But many of us may have slacked off a little too much in the winter, missed a few too many days of training, and are now wondering just how much fitness we have lost. But it is not really our fitness that pays the price in those first few runs, it is our muscles, and sore calf muscles after exercise can mak

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  • Feb 13, 2017