When raising a family, it’s easy for activity to fall by the wayside. When you’re juggling childcare with a job and/or household tasks, as well as the daily distractions that life throws at you, making time to run can seem an impossibility.
This year’s International Women’s Day is all about inspiring inclusion, so we spoke to five women about the impact the TCS London Marathon had on their lives and the changes from representation to entry conditions that need to happen so that more women can see running as a sport for them.
Whether you're gearing up for the Brighton Marathon or the TCS London Marathon, these expert-backed tips will help you stay safe, prepared, and confident from start to finish.
After receiving her autism diagnosis, Lara Sullivan discovered that running is more than just exercise - it’s her most effective tool for emotional regulation. The rhythmic motion of running offers a release similar to stimming, a common self-soothing behaviour among people with autism. For people who are neurodivergent and find exercise overwhelming, Lara says running on your own terms might just be the way to find joy in movement. Here’s why you should give it a go.
To help with your preparation, members of the London Marathon Events team have shared the advice they wished someone had given them before running 26.2 miles for the first time. Here are the top 10 tips.