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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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Looking to inspire your children to get active? Family-friendly running events like the GetPRO Bath Miles, Brighton Miles, and the Big Mile offer a fun and inclusive way to enjoy fitness together. But before diving into mass participation events consider starting with smaller, local events. 

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Keep it fun, try to explore new areas and make the most of The Daily Mile and junior parkrun.

Family training London Marathon Events
Participants at the Big Mile

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.

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Mum running with boy and pushchair

What’s it like training for a marathon when you’re observing Ramadan? To help you enjoy the day, we asked Akram Shalabi, our Pace Team Coordinator and 26.2-mile enthusiast (who has completed more than 100 marathons), to share his Ramadan training tips!

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