Did you know that 2 out of 4 of our events are AIMS certified?
Becoming a member of AIMS means a BIG thing! Gaining certification means that our events meet the best standards for race organisation and ensures accuracy on the course distance - helping runners achieve qualifying times for the BEST races Worldwide!
Whether you’re out for the occasional run, training for an event or it’s race day, it’s important that you’re looking after yourself when running in the heat. Summer running can be a pleasant experience however, it is important to carry out appropriate safety measures as it can also be a dangerous experience if not prepared for correctly.
Front Runner Events are proud to announce that Swansea University has signed a three-year deal to become the headline sponsor for the multi-award-winning Swansea Half Marathon.
Beyond creating SMART goals, there’s, even more, you can do to stick to your plan for progress. Try these five tips to see you through to the finish.
Front Runner Events are going greener to reduce the carbon footprint and minimise the environmental impact across its events. Over a number of years, several trials have been undertaken to remove all unnecessary waste and plastic from its events, which has resulted in considerable reductions and improvements.
Most of us are familiar with setting ‘SMART’ objectives but this can be applied to running too!
S = Specific. Try to make your running goals precise. It might sound obvious, but instead of just wanting to run further, why not aim to complete a specific distance within a certain time (e.g. 3k within 20 mins) by the end of the month?
Getting your base training in during winter is a great way of keeping your fitness levels up and helping you prepare for the 2023 race calendar but it’s important to stay safe when out running during the darker months. To help you be prepared we’ve put together some top tips for you to stay safe this winter.
So, you’ve decided to take up running, and you probably have lots of questions about the sport! It’s very common to wonder what you should eat before running or if walking can be incorporated into your running. Well not to worry, because we have answered some of the most common questions asked about running right here for you!