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Fuelling for Endurance Cycling - Cycling Nutrition Guide
Cycling is an incredible activity that not only provides a great workout, but also allows us to explore the world around us in a unique way. Whether you are a seasoned cyclist or just starting out, proper nutrition is crucial to maximise your performance and endurance, especially when it comes to long distance rides.
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10 Hardest Marathons in the World
The marathon is one of the most iconic ways to test your endurance and it has been for hundreds of years. The marathon represents a great way to get into shape and have your eyes on a clear goal; something that features on many a bucket list. The amount of training and fitness required can be scary for any runner of any experience level and we’ve discussed ideal marathons for beginners in the past.
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Are Women Physically Capable of Running a Marathon?
The now famous words from The Amateur Athletics Union that were sent to Bobbi Gibb in 1966, who went on to become the first ever woman to run the Boston marathon. A feat that would then be echoed a year later by Kathrine Switzer who became the first woman to ‘officially’ run the iconic marathon. At the time, the Union prohibited women from running farther than 1.5 miles, and the organisers just couldn’t “take the liability” of having Bobbi Gibb and other women compete.
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8 Hiking Challenges for the Year
Sporting challenges are a great way to motivate yourself to stay fit and healthy but for the majority of us, heavy endurance challenges such as an ultra or a marathon can feel a tad out of reach. We’ve discussed a selection of ideal sport and fitness challenges for those looking to dip their toes into more difficult fitness events as well as things for the bucket list. We’ve covered running and cycling but perhaps the one of the most accessible and popular sports for adventurous challenges is hiking.
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How Does Nutrition Impact our Mental Health?
In the current world, the need for a healthy outlet for stress and anxiety has never been more necessary. It can all get a little too much for all of us from time to time and being able to channel our anxiety and negative feelings into something useful can be a massive help and it is something we regularly champion as a brand.
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Cycling Challenges Across the UK & Ireland
Cycling is one of the oldest fitness methods and over 3 million bikes are sold in the UK every year from the old reliable to the new fangled electric bikes. The joy of a bike is that the potential is only really limited by your imagination and bikes are used for all sorts from the hustle and bustle of the daily commute to cycling tours and holidays.
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5 Marathons for Beginners - Unique Marathons in the UK
So, you’ve got your marathon tips down, you’ve got your gear in check and you’ve got the perfect fitness app companion with you to help your training and now you are looking for a marathon challenge to get your teeth stuck into. There are plenty of events on the calendar up and down the country and available in a variety of different conditions, if you don’t mind a bit of mud!
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5 Fitness Apps for Beginners
Keeping yourself fit and making the gains you want can be incredibly difficult. Keeping yourself on track, doing the right exercises at the right time and generally keeping yourself focused can be especially hard on beginners so it’s a good thing that there are a plethora of popular fitness apps littering the marketplace.
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