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Running in Cities - reducing the effects of pollution.
There is evidence to suggest that running in cities could increase your risk of heart disease due to all the nasty stuff released from the burning of fossil fuels. Pollution causes damage to tissues and cells due to the action of free radicals and other things. Having a diet rich... > read more
> Check air quality
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Blueberrry Smoothie
Buy blueberries when they are on special offer, which they seem to be everywhere at the moment. Use any that seem very ripe and open freeze the rest. When they are fully frozen transfer to a plastic bag to store in the freezer. When you come back from a long... > read more
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A cheap alternative to energy bars
The Fabulous Bakin’Boys have produced individually wrapped flapjack fingers in packs of 6. Each flapjack provides 137 kcal of energy in a mixture of fast and slow release carbohydrate; ideal for runners. The price works out at about 20p per flapjack which is a lot cheaper than the average energy... > read more
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Try trail running - with Travelodge
Get out and enjoy some trail running. Travelodge have some great rates on hotel rooms. If you book 21 days in advance you can find rooms for £19. Family rooms can sleep up to three adults; as you pay per room it pays to share. You can also get some... > read more
> Find a Travelodge
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Keeping your hands warm
If you hands get cold in this winter weather, despite wearing gloves, then try silk glove liners. Skiers use these silk gloves to keep their hands warm. Even though they are very thin and light they work a treat and with cotton gloves keep hands toasty warm. Available from most... > read more
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Support your local specialist running shop
Your local specialist running shop is the best place to shop for running shoes but there are also a whole host of other reasons to support your local shop. Before looking at these other reasons let's think about why they are the best place to buy your shoes.
These shops are... > read more
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