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A mile can be pretty daunting if you’re new to running or don’t tend to walk that regularly – or if you’re a child with little legs!

In the lead up to Event Day, you can check out the training tips and tricks below.

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What you eat before and after a run plays a key role in your recovery. Hannah Molloy, Nutrition Manager at Danone, shares three simple nutrition tips to work into your Training Plan.

Why protein isn't just for gym-goers: Recovery nutrition for marathon training Getting started Why protein isn't just for gym-goers: Recovery nutrition for marathon training London Marathon Events
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Run clubs offer a powerful sense of connection. Nathalie Limon explains how shared movement helps process emotion and makes it easier to show up when it matters most.

Belonging: the most underrated performance tool in running Getting started Belonging: the most underrated performance tool in running London Marathon Events
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Your feet are a powerful yet often overlooked foundation for running. Nathalie Limon explains how tuning in to them can build a stronger, more resilient body from the bottom up.

Four ways to give your feet the attention they’ve been missing Getting started Four ways to give your feet the attention they’ve been missing London Marathon Events
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Chafing is one of the most preventable marathon mistakes. With the right prep and a bit of skin‑care know‑how, you can keep friction from becoming a Finish-Line nightmare. Drawing on skin‑science expertise, Katherine Frizoni outlines how strategic use of Vaseline before, during and after a run can protect the skin in all weather conditions and even support recovery. We even have extra tips for those of you with sensitive skin.

From Nipples to Thighs: Skin‑Saving Tips to Avoid Painful Chafing Dos & don'ts From Nipples to Thighs: Skin‑Saving Tips to Avoid Painful Chafing London Marathon Events
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