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Is Stretching after a Run a Good Idea?
Stretching after a run is not just a good idea—it's essential for keeping your body in tip-top shape. But hey, we get it. Sometimes you finish a run, and the last thing you want to do is go through a whole stretching routine.
That's where we come in, mates! We've got your back with the lowdown on the six best stretches to do post-run. Stick with...
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Do you know rest days are one of the most important elements of your training?
When we embark on a fitness journey, our minds are often wired to think that more is always better. More miles, more sessions, more intensity. However, an essential ingredient often overlooked in the recipe for athletic success is rest. Rest days are not simply a break from your training routine; they are a vital component of your overall fi...
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More or Less? Is there a Perfect Balance of Nutrition and Training?
Ever wondered how elite athletes keep raising the bar? Their winning strategy doesn't just include rigorous training routines but also meticulous attention to nutrition. Their training intensity dictates their dietary needs, with a bit of choreography between their training programme and meal plan.
Let's take Jane as our "imaginary friend"...
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How to conquer the cold.
As they say up my way, it’s turning!
The weather is certainly feeling a lot fresher at the moment as those golden, crisp days of autumn subside and we’re waking up to a layer of frost on the trails. As nice as it is not to be drenched in sweat every time you finish a run, it can also be tricky to know how to stay comfortable once the cold kicks...
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A SMARTer New Year
How was your 2023? I’m willing to bet that some things went really well and other things that you wanted to happen just didn’t. Life happened instead. Surprises probably popped up that meant having to put things off; injuries may have put paid to plans or your feelings about earlier targets may have changed. Personally, my races all went to pl...
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5 tips and benefits of marshalling, Why You Should Consider doing it
We love a bit of marshalling, almost as much as running in an event, so we try and give something back if we have time and help out in whatever roles are needed as marshals, maybe this will motivate you to give it a go too!
Bloworth Crossing
Ever fancied soaking up the exhilarating atmosphere of a trail race without the hard graft of runn...
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How long should you rest between marathons?
“If you ever see me in a boat again, shoot me.”
After 6 minutes and 2000 metres of lactic acid inducing agony, it's not surprising that these were the first words Steve Redgrave was able to utter after adding another Olympic rowing gold to his collection. If you're a marathon runner you can relate. Those last few miles can be absolute hell and ...
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Rewilding Glen Affric
Through One Per Cent for the Planet, Chia Charge has been contributing to Trees for Life for a few years now, I thought it about time I took a look at part of the operation.
I have been eyeing some of the activities they offer and a weeks Rewilding Off Grid in Glen Affric seemed a cracking idea to me, maybe not for everyone of course.
These p...
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Customer Spotlight: Bridget's Amazing Journey to Ironman Success
We are delighted to share a truly inspiring story with the Chia Charge community today! Our good friend and long time customer Bridget, has graciously provided us with an extensive race report from her recent Ironman race where she achieved an outstanding 2nd place finish. The dedication, strategic planning and nutrition that she put into her tr...
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Didn't get a place at the London Marathon?
There's no two ways about it, The London Marathon is a biggie. Thought of by many as one of the most enjoyable marathons in the world to run, that is if you can get a spot in the first place.
Which is a lot easier said than done, in 2024 a whopping 500K+ were turned down in the initial ballot. And the number could be even higher next year, but ...
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So you've got a place at the 2024 London Marathon
When it comes to marathons, they don't get much bigger and more exciting than the one and only London Marathon. While the Boston Marathon might have the heart of the running elite and Paris really is unrivalled when it comes to the views, The London Marathon has soul. It's the real runners marathon, a true festival of fitness.
And just think you...
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Robbie Britton - The 24 Hour World Championships
Running for 24 hours straight is one of those things that just shouldn’t be possible. To the untrained or uninitiated it sounds more like a tall tale than a serious sporting event. The public at large is taught from an early age that our bodies just can’t function without at least 8 hours a night. But there is a growing group of athletes who ar...
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