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Event Day Essentials
It's time to pick your Training Plan
Whether it's your first half marathon or your nineteenth, following an effective Training Plan will see you to the Finish Line.
We have free 10-week plans packed full of fundraising and nutrition tips and podcast suggestions.
Below the plans, you'll also find training tips and tricks.
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When you sweat during a run, the fluid you lose must be replaced or your body becomes dehydrated (short of water) and less efficient.
Once you've found your rhythm and running becomes a regular part of your routine, it's only natural to crave that next challenge -speed. That's where Fartlek sessions come in. These playful bursts of pace will shake up your run, push your limits, and help you unlock a faster, stronger you.
For me, running has always been a medicine. It helps me feel connected to my loved ones who are no longer around and it helps me to stay active.
Your immune system gets a boost, making you more likely to fight off winter colds. Cold exposure also activates increased calorie-burning brown fat and being outdoors means absorbing much-needed vitamin D.
