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Cheat the Chill
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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The ultimate guide to running at night.
The thought of running at night can be a daunting for anyone, regardless of skill level. Understandably too, it's cold, dark and at this time of year it's also wet more often than not, but don't let that put you off. Not only is running in the dark pretty much a must if you want to train this winter (and have a day job) but with a little prep ni...
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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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Will You Bounce Back Stronger? Here's Some Top Hacks For Ultra Runners
Introduction:
Whether you have just completed an Ultra or are building big training weeks the following will be of value for you.
If you've taken on the mighty challenge of conquering one of those epic ultras, then recovery becomes a crucial part of your journey. Fear not! We're here to share some top-notch hacks to help you bounce back quicker ...
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"Chasing Ultra PBs? Say Goodbye to Long Runs and Hello to Fun!"
This was an interesting blog to write, and excuse me for the title, I did indulge my inner clickbait there.
It is interesting that my partner Lisa recently completed a 55 Mile Ultra and never ran much over 20 miles in the build up to it, here are the bullet points I found most interesting.
Here is Lisa in the Hardmoors 55 in sunny Yorkshire ...
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What makes a race tough?
Reckon you could run up and down an old railway tunnel non stop for 55 hours?
Well if you feel up to the challenge you can send Mark Cockbain a message and see if you're not too late to join the forty runners lining up in front the Combe Down Tunnel, near Bath when the race kicks off.
The Tunnel is a disarmingly simple race really, runners hav...
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